as in expansion
a wide space or area
the great explorers who crossed the vast expanses of the seven seas in small ships
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Recent Examples of expanse
South Beach’s expanse is the perfect place to stroll and shell, and East Beach is ideal for surfers seeking bigger swells.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
To the west, across the four-mile expanse of Snowbank Lake, was Tom Harristahl’s dock and our pickup truck.
—Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
In that moment, a chain of brake lights in each lane led drivers’ eyes to a pit of flashing lights, just before an empty expanse of road where each car had intended to be but wasn’t.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
The photos, released Tuesday by the European Space Agency, show a fuzzy white dot moving against the vast expanse of space.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
To the west, across the four-mile expanse of Snowbank Lake, was Tom Harristahl’s dock and our pickup truck.
—Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
In that moment, a chain of brake lights in each lane led drivers’ eyes to a pit of flashing lights, just before an empty expanse of road where each car had intended to be but wasn’t.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
The photos, released Tuesday by the European Space Agency, show a fuzzy white dot moving against the vast expanse of space.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanse
Noun
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Traditionally, expansion announcements come at the main December owners meeting.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Equity funding supports long-term innovation and expansion, while growth debt offers flexible capital for scaling operations efficiently.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The initial stretch spans four congested, wreck-prone miles of Interstate 85, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Oct. 2025
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Made with sweat-wicking, four-way stretch fabric, this matching set is sleek enough for yoga yet stylish enough for a coffee run.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Its sleek, slim-fit design and elastic waistband make for a fit that’s professional yet comfortable, and its ankle-skimming length is ideal for showing off cute loafers, sneakers, or other fall shoes.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Cadillac caught up with another vehicle and followed less than a car length behind, according to the arrest report.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Expanse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanse. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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