as in evolved
to gradually become clearer or more detailed
as mankind's understanding of the universe has elaborated
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Recent Examples of elaborated
Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Beloved legends elaborated, not debunked Zarka is expanding her role as an authority on all matters monster with a book on cryptids.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Trump elaborated on efforts to lay off federal workers during the government shutdown during remarks on Friday evening.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
At the Comic Con event nine years later, the author elaborated a bit more about the differences between the two famous Martins.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
In later books, Charlton elaborated on Di Stefano, a man born in Buenos Aires and who was capped by Argentina, Colombia and Spain.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Still, her longtime husband elaborated on his ordeal.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
In Indonesia, the Catalan elaborated on his internal struggles.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
In an interview with podcast host Big Loon, Thug elaborated on his thinking behind the cover.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The tech guru further elaborated on his argument on X, saying workers should learn from AI, not be sidelined by it.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Beloved legends elaborated, not debunked Zarka is expanding her role as an authority on all matters monster with a book on cryptids.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Trump elaborated on efforts to lay off federal workers during the government shutdown during remarks on Friday evening.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
At the Comic Con event nine years later, the author elaborated a bit more about the differences between the two famous Martins.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
In later books, Charlton elaborated on Di Stefano, a man born in Buenos Aires and who was capped by Argentina, Colombia and Spain.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Still, her longtime husband elaborated on his ordeal.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
In Indonesia, the Catalan elaborated on his internal struggles.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
In an interview with podcast host Big Loon, Thug elaborated on his thinking behind the cover.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborated
Verb
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Eight years on, FII has evolved from a stage for shock-and-awe reveals into a reflection of Saudi Arabia’s maturing economic strategy, and of Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) central role in driving it.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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His entrepreneurial leap, Soloclusión, started as a digital library and evolved into a global stage where the world’s leading orthodontists and emerging voices converge.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Finasteride, prescribed for hair loss or enlarged prostate, and bicalutamide, used in prostate cancer treatment, can shift testosterone’s effects and allow breast tissue to grow.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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For those who develop enlarged hemorrhoids during pregnancy, the discomfort can feel especially impossible to ignore.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Still, without Osimhen’s early deciding goal, the match might have unfolded differently.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The glamorous event unfolded as a ceasefire tenuously holds in Gaza, following a two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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America’s health care system is straining under the twin pressures of an aging population and a stretched pool of health care providers.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Despite this pullback, the stock still trades at a stretched nine times trailing revenue—well above its historical average of three times.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Shadene Butchart, 58, started off on a Blue Cross bronze plan -- or the lowest tier -- but, as her disease progressed, the couple decided to upgrade to a gold plan, the highest tier, which covers a higher percentage of her health care costs.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The friendship has progressed, and my sister feels jealous and threatened by it.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Reports of Brigitte Bardot's death have been greatly exaggerated — and the French actress isn't happy about it.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Aknvas also chose a light and bright wash for mini dresses, with exaggerated ruffles and lacing details.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Recipe developed by Liz Mervosh.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Researchers have developed a method that can help turn plastics into valuable carbon nanomaterials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At the Casamigos Halloween Party, the singer wore an embellished Dodgers baseball uniform, a replica of the ensemble Elton John wore for his concerts at Dodger Stadium in 1975.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Draped in orange velvet curtains, layered with vintage rugs and filled with embellished pieces that feel as if they’ve been discovered in another time, the space is designed to create an atmosphere that blurs the line between fashion and fantasy.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Elaborated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborated. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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