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
Zaldy Co, who resigned from the House of Representatives in September after being implicated in financial anomalies involving flood control projects, was detained by authorities in Prague after crossing into the Central European country without proper documentation, Marcos said without elaborating.
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
That’s of greater importance than elaborating on the group’s disinvitation.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The army also accused him of maintaining contact with Hezbollah militants and inciting against Israeli troops and civilians, without elaborating.
—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
Iranian state media said early Sunday the 86-year-old leader had died without elaborating on a cause.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
That’s of greater importance than elaborating on the group’s disinvitation.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The army also accused him of maintaining contact with Hezbollah militants and inciting against Israeli troops and civilians, without elaborating.
—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
Iranian state media said early Sunday the 86-year-old leader had died without elaborating on a cause.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborating
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Images of the unfolding environmental disaster have also underscored what some have seen as a slow response by authorities.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Corporate interests hurt land-lease residents As Central Florida’s housing crisis deepens, a quieter emergency is unfolding in land-lease communities all across the Orlando area.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The trial centers on the 2015 birth of the ChatGPT maker as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The production, directed with the brooding fluidity that is David Cromer’s calling card, is most alive in the evolving dynamic between Nick and Jacki, whose romance happens by degrees then all at once before reality intervenes and the criminal justice bureaucracy grinds to a halt.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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This approach means partnering with local educational institutions, developing a robust curriculum and providing clear growth paths from day one.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her company is developing a slate of five to seven projects per year across both short and feature formats.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Productivity actions are progressing well and mgmt.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Collier, who had surgery on her left ankle on March 24, is progressing through rehab as expected, the Lynx announced Monday.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Elaborating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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