flesh (out)

verb

Definition of flesh (out)next
as in to develop
to express more fully and in greater detail a lengthy follow-up that fleshes out the original report on the military engagement

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flesh (out)
  1. develop
  2. expand
  3. supplement
Verb
  • After being implanted beneath the skin of their backs, the tissues developed their own blood supply and began to contract spontaneously.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The company’s Lithium Ceramic Battery platform has been developed since 2012.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of develop
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  • The View From Beijing In a departure from business strategies of the past, this current cohort of Chinese companies has a mandate to expand internationally, according to academic Karim Alwadi, based in Beijing.
    — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Opened on New Year’s Day in 1926, the hotel was expanded by famed society architect Maurice Fatio, who managed to maintain intimacy despite imposing a larger footprint.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of expand
Verb
  • But things did not click regularly enough as a team, hence the summer-long search for a new No 10-type playmaker who could provide the necessary creativity and consistency to supplement Windass’ qualities.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Chen said that the company’s robots will supplement human manpower, not replace it.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of supplement
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“Flesh (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flesh%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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