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
  • Legend has instantly come across as a star, and the pair’s crowd connection has developed quicker than anyone could have imagined.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Kotecha worked with director Michael Showalter in developing the songs and observing the casting process.
    Fred Topel, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
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  • Vice mayor Belal Aftab and councilmember Chuck Page, both members of the ad hoc committee on economic vitality, were in favor of advancing a pilot outdoor dining program that would allow Hero Ranch Kitchen restaurant to expand its outdoor dining with logistical support from city staff.
    Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Marrero’s plan relies heavily on using new or expanded enrollment zones, or boundaries that include multiple schools families can choose from rather than a single neighborhood school.
    Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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  • This is meant to supplement Medicare coverage for US employees.
    Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Studies supplement with magnesium in doses ranging from 200 to 800 mg, with most using 350 mg.
    Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024

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“Flesh (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flesh%20%28out%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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