as in unfolding
to gradually become clearer or more detailed
as mankind's understanding of the universe has elaborated
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Recent Examples of elaborating
The army also accused him of maintaining contact with Hezbollah militants and inciting against Israeli troops and civilians, without elaborating.
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Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
At the time, Eric Kay, Google’s VP of Android engineering, said Google would expand integration to more devices in 2026 without elaborating.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The Saudi Defense Ministry said damage assessment was underway, without elaborating.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The actor also told CBS Mornings about his return to Hollywood, elaborating on what drew him to The Marshall.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
The majority of the schools joining the voluntary commitment are MD-granting institutions, said a senior HHS official, without elaborating on the breakdown.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Masinsin added without elaborating that two of those onboard were foreigners, including one of the two who died.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Iranian state media said early Sunday the 86-year-old leader had died without elaborating on a cause.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
The firing of Steve Agostini was announced by Chancellor Julio Frenk in a campus-wide message without elaborating on the reason for the change.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
At the time, Eric Kay, Google’s VP of Android engineering, said Google would expand integration to more devices in 2026 without elaborating.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The Saudi Defense Ministry said damage assessment was underway, without elaborating.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The actor also told CBS Mornings about his return to Hollywood, elaborating on what drew him to The Marshall.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
The majority of the schools joining the voluntary commitment are MD-granting institutions, said a senior HHS official, without elaborating on the breakdown.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Masinsin added without elaborating that two of those onboard were foreigners, including one of the two who died.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Iranian state media said early Sunday the 86-year-old leader had died without elaborating on a cause.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
The firing of Steve Agostini was announced by Chancellor Julio Frenk in a campus-wide message without elaborating on the reason for the change.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborating
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Moleskine and Issey Miyake’s collaboration brings the late designer’s love of pleats to the beloved writing staple, with the pages unfolding accordion-like between the familiar black cover of the brand’s standard notebooks.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The sophomore honors student makes a […] Recent Gallup and Pew findings suggest that CCSU’s institutional reorientation is unfolding at a moment of eroding public trust in Big Tech.—
Dr. Timothy Scott,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Through their achievements, thought leadership, and commitment to their clients and communities, these attorneys represent the future of the legal profession and continue to shape the evolving landscape of law.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For decades, Los Choneros has exerted a profound influence over the country's escalating violence, evolving from a regional gang into a sprawling network with international reach.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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This is a developing story that will be updated to add new information.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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By Easter Sunday, another cold front will approach the region with a line of showers and storms developing ahead of it.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Take these steps to protect comfort and keep progressing forward.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Stewart is progressing in his recovery from shoulder surgery last fall and will likely repeat the live BP sessions a few times before going out on an extended rehab assignment in the minor leagues.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Elaborating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborating. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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