expounding
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of expounding
First recorded in 1735–45; expound ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. ) for the noun; expound ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. ) for the adjective
Example Sentences
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Since then, I’ve spent more than 40 years researching and expounding the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 4, 2025
Tanton kindles a small fire of twigs inside a metal pitcher, while expounding for the camera about ecology and overpopulation.
From Salon • Nov. 14, 2024
You won’t meet a less self-conscious onscreen pair, whether it’s Big Edie eating ice cream straight from the container in her cluttered bed or Little Edie expounding on her bizarre wardrobe choices.
From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2022
He’s also something of a philosopher, expounding endlessly on the Zen of lifecasting.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2022
Failure to contain Pauling might result in a London press conference with Linus expounding peaceful coexistence.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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