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as in to express
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 to explain
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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Recent Examples of expound
Boyle expounds on the duo’s inspirations in the latest episode of Deadline’s Crew Call podcast.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 June 2025
During a new conversation with New York Post Sports' Brandon London, Lewis expounded on the realistic options available to the Nets.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The documentary expounds on that unbreakable connection between band and fans and how Metallica’s music has been a lifeboat for millions.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Real-life sportswriters, who many no longer read, expounding real-life opinions became a novelty.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 June 2025
During a new conversation with New York Post Sports' Brandon London, Lewis expounded on the realistic options available to the Nets.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The documentary expounds on that unbreakable connection between band and fans and how Metallica’s music has been a lifeboat for millions.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Real-life sportswriters, who many no longer read, expounding real-life opinions became a novelty.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expound
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John McEnroe, never shy with an opinion, has expressed skepticism about pickleball — yet even his tennis academy on Randall’s Island in New York City has converted five existing tennis courts to 12 indoor pickleball courts.—
Stefan Boyland,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Though the director has publicly expressed his desire to retire the character — even revealing plans to kill her off in a 2018 interview on Bevy Smith’s SiriusXM show Bevelations — fan support has kept her alive.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Another royal source explained that layoffs were inevitable for the former royal family members.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
13 July 2025
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The woman explained the extensive interviewing process as well as her concerns with pursuing the opportunity on the community forum Mumsnet.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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The president has voiced his confidence in Noem despite the criticism.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
11 July 2025
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The beloved stage and screen actress, who voiced Mrs. Potts in the original film, died in 2022, shortly after the closing of the West End revival on which this tour is based.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Based on this research, the company hypothesized about what the issues are that give people trouble with these terms and concepts, though many such searches also could be conducted to clarify details or derive more information.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Casas has emphasized that the new agreement is primarily about clarifying responsibilities, not about radically changing the department’s behavior.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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The Dallas Mavericks gave fans their first look at Cooper Flagg through the first two games of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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After the winners were announced, the couples were given two envelopes, one of which contained the $100,000 cash prize and the other didn’t.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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The three friends who wrote and illustrated the story felt that those three stages were the perfect way to justify the collaboration.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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Recursion's financial results presently illustrate the conventional hurdles encountered by clinical-stage biotechnology enterprises.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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These weren't amateur attempts at gaming the system — they were carefully crafted prompt injections that demonstrated deep understanding of how AI systems process text and respond to instructions.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Given to the forward who demonstrates throughout the season the most skill in the defensive component of the game.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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“Expound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expound. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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