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 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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Verb

Some of the people were expressing concern whether the aging ferry could handle strong waves, according to the video.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Every bag the dancers carried into rehearsal — from Trader Joe’s totes to a Target shopper — overflowed with layer upon layer of real ballet core, each piece serving a purpose for that dancer’s practice, but also expressing something more personal.

— Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of expressing

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Their background needs explaining, and there is less internal precedent for what success looks like.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Creighton jokes, explaining that making the film accessible to people is far more interesting to her than some sort of contrived celebrity impact campaign.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of explaining

Verb

Some Inglewood business owners are voicing their opinions as a city plan to tear down their shopping center to build a transit connector nears.

— Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Wild Inside presents interviews with owl researchers that highlight the birds’ intelligence and heightened senses, voicing their questions about what sufficient captive care would even look like.

— Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of voicing

Verb

Vulture podcast critic Nicholas Quah rounds up the year’s best and most interesting podcasts, with an eye toward illustrating broader shifts in the new-media landscape.

— Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
The Spanos prioritize employee legacy and community over a sale, illustrating why such valuable independent firms are often the hardest to acquire.

— Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of illustrating

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McGee, 41, confirmed the news via Instagram, stating this will be the last fight on his current contract.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The local government is spending at least $1 million to expand shelter capacity, with city leadership stating that the encampments are too dangerous for everyone involved to stay open.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of stating

Verb

Organizations achieving meaningful value are redesigning workflows, establishing governance frameworks, investing in workforce readiness and clarifying accountability alongside technology deployment.

— Jayasri Ranganathan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
As a policy tool, that commitment provides clarifying focus and a way to determine when to stop an operation.

— KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of clarifying

Verb

Meidroth greeted Julian Garcia with a drive to left field for his 12th homer, giving the White Sox a 3-0 lead.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
The Valkyries have four days off between Wednesday’s game against the Sky and their Monday showdown with the Wings, giving Stokes time to recover from her concussion.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of giving

Verb

Its technical documentation is being shared with other African countries, demonstrating how battery storage can stabilize fragile grids against future climate impacts.

— Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Over 100 landowners have denied power company surveyors access to their property, again demonstrating Maryland’s tenacity against harmful development which, frankly, no one asked for.

— Adrianne Fantasia, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026

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