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as in exaggerated
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
my friend tends to elaborate on his hiking experiences, turning an ordinary walk in the woods into a hair-raising adventure
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as in developed
to express more fully and in greater detail
the candidate for governor refused to elaborate on how she would balance the state's budget
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In some cases, China has exaggerated its actual contributions, sowing mistrust about its agenda.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
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On top of that, the lineup projects to be too left-handed at the moment, which would be further exaggerated by adding Bellinger back into the fold.—
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This is prime Allen — the reigning MVP, at 29 years old, is still in command of all his physical gifts and has developed an understanding beyond almost all who put straps to chins.—
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In the group with the strongest rhythms, 31 of 728 people developed dementia, compared to 106 of 727 people in the group with the weakest rhythms.—
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The reduced pomegranate juice mixture creates a sticky sweet-tart sauce that’s richly colored and stunningly beautiful drizzled over the cheese.—
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The look relies on sharp, cat-eye liner and little to no face makeup other than cool contour and stone-colored lip liner.—
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The Pacers expanded their lead to as large as 25 points in the second quarter before the Heat finally started to push back.—
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In 2025, the Navy expanded its training programs for future E-6B pilots, with courses now held in Oklahoma, where the majority of the aircraft are based and operated.—
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Simons sat for the first six minutes of the second half, watching as Payton Pritchard padded Boston’s lead with a pair of threes and an and-one jumper.—
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The insoles are padded with thick latex for comfort and extra breathability so your feet don’t get sweaty.—
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“Elaborated (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborated%20%28on%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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