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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In high-stakes projects, leaders may downplay their employees’ efforts and exaggerate their mistakes.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025 -
Kehinde’s lawyer argued that the girl lied or exaggerated many of her claims.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
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Over the years, the property has developed a close working relationship with Alma de Bahía, a local conservation organization that’s dedicated to preserving the intricate ecosystems across Puerto Rico.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The duo has quickly developed a bond in the midfield.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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The Twins padded Buxton's contract with various performance bonuses based on plate appearances and awards.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Adames padded that lead in the fifth inning with the 155th home run of his career, a two-run shot that barely cleared the left-field fence and extended the Giants’ lead to 6-3.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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This expands on Stord’s 11 fulfillment nodes across 13 buildings in North America, as well as two locations in the U.K. and one in the Netherlands.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 May 2025
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Dowling’s donation comes as Northwell, New York’s largest health care provider, is actively lobbying the city government on a plan to expand its Lenox Hill Hospital complex on the Upper East Side, filings show.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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Use the funding the state has provided, supplement it with local funding, and provide services, build the housing, and create more shelter.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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This report was supplemented with information from The Associated Press.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
21 May 2025
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“Elaborate (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborate%20%28on%29. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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