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as in expressed
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
a rambling interview in which the celebrated author expounds his views on an array of topics
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as in explained
to make plain or understandable
at the start of the trial the judge expounded the legal difference between libel and slander to the jury
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The 2025 Golden Globes, explained The past few years, they've also been photographed at events like the US Open Men's Final and Beyoncé's birthday concert in 2023.—
David Oliver,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025 -
In a press release that was translated from Hebrew to English, the university explained that the artifacts date back to the Hellenistic period.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Unforgettably voiced by Brad Dourif, Chucky came at the end of the era of horror icons like Freddy, Jason, and Michael Myers, carving out his own loyal fandom, one that’s so strong that Chucky products, like a recent TV show are still being produced over three decades later.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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The 39-year-old also voiced his willingness to sit down with the former NBA MVP to work through their respective issues with one another in a productive manner.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, Wheal clarified that proposing at someone else's wedding is a different matter entirely.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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According to the lawsuit the BOP has unlawfully treated credits earned under FSA as discretionary rather than a mandate clearly stated in the law.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The news agency also quoted medical workers who stated that four bodies had been recovered from the crash so far.—
Pilar Arias,
Fox News,
25 Dec. 2024
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Sunday’s game illustrated a stark contrast between the AFC West rivals, who both are in their first full seasons with their current coach.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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This map comes from a simulation of a portion of the cosmic web, with shock waves (white), magnetic fields (cyan), and radio light (pink) illustrated here.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Jan. 2025
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The singer Cher evacuated to a hotel on Monday night along with her pets, according to her publicist, who gave no other details.—
Corina Knoll,
New York Times,
11 Dec. 2024
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The combination of her influence, teenage rebellion and the blueprints left by his favorite artists gave him a confidence that became foundational.—
Rembert Browne,
Billboard,
11 Dec. 2024
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Initially, the company demonstrated leadership in the energy sector by pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The study demonstrated high levels of agreement between the two satellite measurements.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Expounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expounded. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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