FLESHES (OUT) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

fleshes (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of flesh (out)

as in develops

to express more fully and in greater detail a lengthy follow-up that fleshes out the original report on the military engagement

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Supporting and investing in local sportsmen and women, clubs, leagues and venues is the key to ensuring the region develops lucrative sports ecosystems that create meaningful opportunities.

— Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
In his early childhood Lakshmana develops intense affection for Rama and continually attends to him.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

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Alabama facility expands production Lockheed Martin broke ground on an expansion of Building P-20 in Troy that will add 47,000 square feet of manufacturing space.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
His comments come as Mastercard expands its involvement in digital assets, including through its acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK, which was completed in August.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

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