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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However, Monahan also expressed optimism about the progress of the negotiations.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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The senators expressed concerns that the OGE's independence may be compromised since Collins is an apparent Trump ally.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
6 Mar. 2025
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Huntsville Police Sergeant Christopher Jackson explained how the law specifically targets those who deliberately modify their vehicles to be louder.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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To ensure that everyone gets a fair chance in the H-1B lottery season, the H-1B modernization rule explained that only one entry will be accepted per individual.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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One such force is the villainous cartoon Mr. Ring-a-Ding (voiced by Alan Cumming), who is shown breaking out of a movie theater screen to terrorize a 1950s audience.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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Expressions of solidarity with Ukraine were voiced by Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The nation's largest grocery chain announced McMullen's resignation on Monday, clarifying that the investigation did not pertain to the company's business operations, financial performance, or reporting.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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On Monday, a representative for Hawn clarified to CNN that the Oscar-winner’s vision is intact.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Like Huntsville's ordinance, these laws were implemented in response to resident complaints and aimed to give authorities greater enforcement power.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus was intended to give amateur musicians a place to play.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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There are numerous examples that scholars and researchers have come up with to help illustrate the DDE.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Yet a look at the films the Oscars present us with illustrates that hope is not lost.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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Our Patriots will take to the streets to peacefully demonstrate.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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That means making sure the youngster can demonstrate enough self-control that allows the educational process to function.—
Vincent Turley,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Expound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expound. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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