as in enlarged
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of elaborated
Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Hernández, who’s played in five World Series, elaborated on his statement.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
István Kézsmárki, PhD, a professor at the University of Augsburg, who coordinates the project, elaborated that the collaboration brings together expertise from both countries.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
That includes, Cronin elaborated, defensive rotations, offensive execution and individual player development.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
In February 2026, O’Brien elaborated on his relationship with the couple.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Before Tuesday’s game against the Phialldephia 76ers, Kornet elaborated on his decision to share his perspective.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Carew elaborated by sharing that early intervention and mentorship are key to reducing crashes involving young drivers.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Hughes elaborated further Wednesday night after his first game back with the New Jersey Devils.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Backstage, Borenstein elaborated a little further.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Hernández, who’s played in five World Series, elaborated on his statement.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
István Kézsmárki, PhD, a professor at the University of Augsburg, who coordinates the project, elaborated that the collaboration brings together expertise from both countries.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
That includes, Cronin elaborated, defensive rotations, offensive execution and individual player development.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
In February 2026, O’Brien elaborated on his relationship with the couple.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Before Tuesday’s game against the Phialldephia 76ers, Kornet elaborated on his decision to share his perspective.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Carew elaborated by sharing that early intervention and mentorship are key to reducing crashes involving young drivers.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Hughes elaborated further Wednesday night after his first game back with the New Jersey Devils.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborated
Adjective
-
In the enlarged vision of the classics slowly taking shape in the American academy, Yanxiao has found an intellectual foothold.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
-
Maddix was born by emergency C-section with an enlarged heart that was causing a laundry list of other medical problems.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The tradition has evolved from bachelor party antics to deep conversations about life.—
Abby Ellin,
Washington Post,
14 Mar. 2026
-
That was really formative and evolved my world.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Once activated, the Fe-SMA bars aim to shrink back to their pre-stretched shape.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
-
It’s formulated with calcium to promote new cell growth, adenosine to fill in wrinkles, collagen to maintain your skin’s density and thickness, elastin to restore stretched skin, and Vitamin D for rejuvenation.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Her book, out March 10, arrives after decades of rumors and tabloid headlines about a life that has unfolded almost entirely in public view, since the day she was born to Oscar winner Vincente Minnelli and Judy Garland, aka Dorothy Gale.—
Margaret Heidenry,
Vanity Fair,
10 Mar. 2026
-
Putin has been a firm supporter of Iran as the conflict has unfolded.—
Mariam Khan,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Intel’s gaming-performance doldrums are often exaggerated, though, so some context is in order.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
-
The subtle piping along the border gives it a refined look, and Baker appreciates that the fluffiness feels full without being too exaggerated, which is great for those who prefer a more minimal bedspread.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
One of the leading indicators Navy escort operations have progressed from the planning stage toward imminent launch is if all the sudden the US and GCC states begin striking targets around the strait, a person with knowledge of the planning told CNN.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
-
The project has also progressed at an unusually rapid pace for American nuclear development.—
David Szondy
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The da Vinci system gives surgeons a magnified view and robotic hands that never shake, enabling very precise surgical maneuvers.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 July 2022
Verb
-
Fort Worth is now considering a tax break for Edged Data Centers, a subsidiary of sustainable infrastructure company Endeavor, for a data center to be developed on that land.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
-
The team at the University of Edinburgh has developed this natural, biological process.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Elaborated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborated. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
