elaborates

present tense third-person singular of elaborate
as in unfolds
to gradually become clearer or more detailed as mankind's understanding of the universe has elaborated

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Recent Examples of elaborates According to Complex, Kid Rock elaborates on a different, higher profile collaboration on his forthcoming album in the project’s foreword. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026 Fletcher elaborates on his sessions, which feature technology that established stars are used to. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 13 May 2026 Though in some sense this is a cautionary tale, the way that first Homer describes their attachment, and then Tennyson elaborates on their doomed, blissful apathy, is seductive in its own right. — Literary Hub, 11 May 2026 Aquinas’ take The Christian moral tradition builds and elaborates on these Greek foundations. — Tucker J. Gregor, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026 Since there are fewer crossing points, the fabric is smoother, Gopinath elaborates. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2026 The Senate bill codifies these eligibility standards for applicants, but elaborates further on what the state will report to the federal government on non-citizens. — Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026 Dressed in jeans, a T-shirt and brown suede cowboy boots, Batson elaborates on his idea about genre. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026 Peterson intended to assign the passage in which Plato elaborates on a myth about the origin of erotic love, proposing that human beings were originally created as bodies joined together. — Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborates
Verb
  • One of the franchise’s best scenes unfolds at the end of Stefano Sollima’s second installment, Day of the Soldado.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Levy plays Jane Cooper, whose marathon unfolds alongside flashbacks.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • But in cancer care, that logic evolves quickly, and the right treatment choice is often nuanced.
    — Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • When prescription treatment is appropriate, the clinician determines the treatment plan and formula, with the patient receiving ongoing access to their provider through secure messaging and the ability to adjust treatment as their skin evolves.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As the movie progresses, Fielder and the audience must question whether and how they’re being deceived.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
  • As the film progresses and the paths of the three protagonists cross in one way or another, the timbres and instrumental approach also begin to blend.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This occurs when a tear develops in the inner lining of an artery supplying blood to the brain.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Your sales team speaks to them; your success and support teams listen to their needs, expectations and problems; and your product team develops new features or updates based on that feedback and insight.
    — Osman Koc, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • When Brolin’s voice takes on a ghostly presence inside the whale, the emotional insistence grows louder without becoming more persuasive.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Albemarle is likely to bounce back as lithium demand grows, according to Mizuho.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

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“Elaborates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborates. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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