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as in expresses
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 explains
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 expounds
Jones also further expounds on the vampire’s wretched lineage and mythology through flashbacks.
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Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
In the latter category is the childhood home of Mary (Renate Reinsve), a psychiatrist who confidently expounds her therapeutic philosophy in her sessions with clients and on late-night TV commercials promoting her self-help audio cassette tapes.
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Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
This documentary follows the recording during a six-day period in 2025 and, augmented by Bareilles’ trademark openness, expounds on the personal hardships and grief the songstress/actress endured the past several years.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Digital and tech journalist Taylor Lorenz expounds upon the influence of the digital space called social media in her book, Extremely Online.
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Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
On this week’s episode of Good One, Gethard — whose latest special, A Father and the Sun, debuted this past September — expounds on these ideas by outlining what pursuing a creative career used to look like, where things went wrong, and where artists must go from here.
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Chris Gethard,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
His post makes no mention of upcoming future dates in the tour, nor expounds on the nature of the threat.
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Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
Philip expounds on the spiritual meaning of a passage from the Hebrew Scriptures and tells him about Jesus.
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Alistair Budd,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 July 2025
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
In the latter category is the childhood home of Mary (Renate Reinsve), a psychiatrist who confidently expounds her therapeutic philosophy in her sessions with clients and on late-night TV commercials promoting her self-help audio cassette tapes.
—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
This documentary follows the recording during a six-day period in 2025 and, augmented by Bareilles’ trademark openness, expounds on the personal hardships and grief the songstress/actress endured the past several years.
—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Digital and tech journalist Taylor Lorenz expounds upon the influence of the digital space called social media in her book, Extremely Online.
—
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
On this week’s episode of Good One, Gethard — whose latest special, A Father and the Sun, debuted this past September — expounds on these ideas by outlining what pursuing a creative career used to look like, where things went wrong, and where artists must go from here.
—
Chris Gethard,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
His post makes no mention of upcoming future dates in the tour, nor expounds on the nature of the threat.
—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
Philip expounds on the spiritual meaning of a passage from the Hebrew Scriptures and tells him about Jesus.
—
Alistair Budd,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expounds
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Someone expresses displeasure, raises their voice slightly or applies the soft pressure of sustained silence, and the original position softens, shifts or vanishes entirely.
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Written in a style disarming and gently subversive, Slaughterhouse-Five expresses outrage at war that even now remains in opposition to conventional wisdom.
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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Deputy Ethan Weinzieri explains just some of the work the dogs do.
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In Wildwood, Clement voices the role of Roger Swindon, the manipulative right-hand man of South Wood governor Lars Svik.
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And Conan O’Brien voices a cheeky new character, a potty-training device named Smarty Pants.
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James Wilson, a prominent attorney, best illustrates that evolution.
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The Pew report illustrates why homeownership is increasingly the province of older Americans, and why first-time buyers seem like a vanishing breed.
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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The softened felt gives under his fingers, then holds, each adjustment staying a little longer than the last.
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The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act clarifies that states can establish their own procedures for counting ballots.
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Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
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Consider if the side gig adds unique skills, demonstrates entrepreneurship, or could be perceived as a distraction or conflict of interest.
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The advocacy group Stand Up for Science has posted advice on writing comments, along with an extremely lengthy and detailed submission that demonstrates just how comprehensive a comment can be.
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