flesh (out)

as in to develop
to express more fully and in greater detail a lengthy follow-up that fleshes out the original report on the military engagement

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Verb
  • This still requires you to have enough time to develop them.
    George Bradt, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
  • In 2024, Jiangsu province encouraged enterprises to collaborate with universities such as Nanjing University and Nanjing University of Science and Technology, using big data and AI models to develop general AI solutions for industrial applications.
    Li Jun, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
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  • She’s since expanded into other jewelry and accessories categories and launched lifestyle items like laptop cases, luggage tags and keychains.
    Layla Ilchi, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Since then, the company has expanded to more than 20 locations across California, including a wholesale site.
    Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2025
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  • Granular applications of fertilizer can be supplemented periodically with water-soluble organics.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Information from The Associated Press was used to supplement this news article.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Flesh (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flesh%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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