1
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
Yost also expounded on how Season 3 of the Apple TV+ series — which is already renewed for a fourth/final season — will differ from Shift.
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 17 Jan. 2025
Rivals for the crown debate the player in front of a crowd and expound on their policies, which almost always center on a single, extreme idea, such as making booze free for everyone.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
Dynamic costume design serves a high calling, it is purported as a means to further expound upon the universes showrunners, producers, and networks are aiming to present.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
Nearly a dozen parents responded, ready to expound on the neighborhood’s merits.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Dec. 2024
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 17 Jan. 2025
Rivals for the crown debate the player in front of a crowd and expound on their policies, which almost always center on a single, extreme idea, such as making booze free for everyone.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
Dynamic costume design serves a high calling, it is purported as a means to further expound upon the universes showrunners, producers, and networks are aiming to present.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
Nearly a dozen parents responded, ready to expound on the neighborhood’s merits.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expound
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At its conclusion, the foreign ministers issued a joint statement expressing their vision on several important matters, including Ukraine, the Middle East, Asia and the Indo-Pacific, Haiti, and Venezuela, among others.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Baltimore Sun would do well to print letters expressing ideas and opinions with a civil tone.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2025
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The United States Department of Justice revealed the arrest on May 13, 2020, explaining that Fayne, who also goes by the name Arkansas Mo, had been arrested on federal bank fraud charges arising from a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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This analysis of an innovative AI breakthrough is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI, including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Arab nations have voiced strong opposition, advocating instead for a multibillion-dollar reconstruction plan to allow Palestinians to remain in Gaza.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Boseman was allegedly let go after voicing his concerns that Reggie’s character relied too much on racial stereotypes.—
Sara Belcher,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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This article has been updated to clarify that the U.S. Department of Education erroneously listed The University of Tulsa instead of the University of Oklahoma, Tulsa School of Medicine.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Statesman sent a city spokesperson several questions to try to clarify the timeline.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2025
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Even the historically bad White Sox can't justify giving Gallo an opportunity to continue hitting.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Almost the exact same situation occurred seconds into the second half to give Minnesota a 3-0 lead.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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Overall Vital Considerations Of course, the example shown is a relatively simple one and was merely undertaken to quickly illustrate how this works.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Such collections illustrate the unique and tough-to-replicate advantages of manufacturing in the City of Angels.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2025
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It will also be demonstrated at stands including those of ATSC and the Ultra HD Forum.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Even those who successfully raise initial capital face formidable hurdles in securing follow-on funding, often under pressure to demonstrate rapid growth and immediate profitability—expectations fundamentally misaligned with the long-term nature of early-stage venture building.—
Joseph Edgar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Expound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expound. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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