1
as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
my friend tends to elaborate on his hiking experiences, turning an ordinary walk in the woods into a hair-raising adventure
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2
as in to develop
to express more fully and in greater detail
the candidate for governor refused to elaborate on how she would balance the state's budget
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborate (on)
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Some, however, are on the fence, believing that schools are exaggerating the impact of food deliveries and that this is simply a generational thing.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025 -
Our minds tend to exaggerate the significance of small events.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Should a rally develop, short covering could fuel it.—
John Navin,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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More than a third of people who develop respiratory symptoms may die from the disease, according to the CDC.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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The ottoman is padded to offer comfort when using it as additional seating or as a footrest but is still structured enough to serve as an end table for books or drinks with a serving tray rested on top.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Padding: The interior of either a soft- or hard-sided case should have padding to protect your golf gear throughout the journey.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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The speaker’s proposal would expand eligibility to 100% of the State Median Income, or up to $128,000 for a family of the same size, a Council source said.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Success in this new landscape depends on maintaining high-quality standards while effectively harnessing AI's capabilities to enhance and expand data resources.—
Deepak Yadav,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Ending unnecessary subscriptions, or other forms of entertainment can help people supplement their emergency budget.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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There are plenty of ways that AI can be used to supplement and enhance human learning, in both business and personal applications.—
Brady Gilliam,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Elaborate (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborate%20%28on%29. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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