EXPOUNDING Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

expounding

verb

present participle of expound

as in expressing

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 explaining

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 expounding During the prime years of her career, while widely acknowledged as an exceptional Schubert singer with impeccable German diction, Anderson still avoided expounding on the music. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026 The tiny wine bar, across the street from the railroad tracks on Dixie Highway in Hollywood and across the parking lot from American Legion Post 92, is first and foremost focused on pouring and expounding on the beauty of natural wines from around the world. — Miami Herald, 18 June 2026 Warsh often referred back to the Fed’s brief statement about the economy rather than expounding upon it. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 On Saturday evening, DHS issued a statement to CBS Colorado expounding on its earlier statement this week. — CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026 On Monday, the coach took to social media with a string of posts explaining his departure, expounding on a situation with many layers. — Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026 In calmer times, a leader expounding from such heights risks sounding preachy and self-righteous. — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026 Wilde is at her best when Erika is imperiously giving orders or expounding — in seriousness or mischief? — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026 And expounding on them with some nice face-ripping-off guitar leads. — Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025

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With artificial intelligence permeating nearly every aspect of life, therapists are seeing more people expressing anxiety about the technology.

— Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 6 Oct. 2026
When Slowing Things Down Actually Speeds Things Up Developing and expressing transformational care takes time.

— Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of expressing

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There’s also something of the uncomfortable social observation of Ruben Östlund, Bong Joon Ho or Yorgos Lanthimos, and the freedom of filmmakers who allow situations to become absurd without explaining the joke.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Focus on what is actually worth protecting, spending, or explaining.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of explaining

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But its rebound Thursday helped offset weakness in the AI trade, illustrating how different parts of the market can perform well at different times.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Chinese media also reported that participating forces were stationed underground during the exercise to protect them from drone attacks, illustrating how persistent aerial surveillance and strike drones are changing battlefield operations.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustrating

Verb

Two working spray bottles with yellowish liquid were also found in the kitchen without labels stating what was inside.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
In fact, the very week our paper was accepted, a leading expert gave a lecture stating that everyone knew T cells could not be grown in culture.

— Robert C. Gallo, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of stating

Verb

Before meeting with a patient advocate, identify your main objectives – for example, preparing for a transition home, clarifying a treatment plan or understanding medication changes.

— Jennifer Schlinger, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
In November 2025, South Korea proposed talks on clarifying the borderline, but North Korea didn’t respond.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of clarifying

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There, local fishermen demonstrated their sustainable crayfish harvesting process, and as a spectacular touch, the helicopter lifted one of the crayfish tanks straight out of the ocean, giving our client a dramatic view of the abundant catch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
The other group is a little more spread out, giving more opportunity.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of giving

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Tiffany Hayes added 21 points off the bench, demonstrating how Golden State can find scoring help beyond its starters.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
However, demonstrating entanglement across 13 qubits is not the same as building a practical, large-scale quantum computer.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

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