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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
the museum's new wing is only the first in a series of expansions planned for the next decade
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as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the expansion of remedial reading classes into a district-wide program using school volunteers for a variety of needs
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as in expanse
a wide space or area
we gazed in awe at the star-strewn expansion of nighttime sky above us
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Recent Examples of expansion
The feature, unveiled at Cannes, is an expansion of Kawamura’s viral 2023 proof-of-concept short of the same name, which has racked up close to 5 million views on YouTube since its release.
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Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
At issue is the current expansion rate of the universe, known as the Hubble constant.
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Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
In May, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved an additional $10 million for the architectural and engineering contract supporting the walkway and Concourse B expansion projects.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
The Bundeswehr, the German armed forces, is planning to acquire up to 3,000 Boxer vehicles in several variants as part of its modernization and expansion program.
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Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for expansion
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
At issue is the current expansion rate of the universe, known as the Hubble constant.
—
Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
In May, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved an additional $10 million for the architectural and engineering contract supporting the walkway and Concourse B expansion projects.
—
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
The Bundeswehr, the German armed forces, is planning to acquire up to 3,000 Boxer vehicles in several variants as part of its modernization and expansion program.
—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for expansion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
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Earthquakes are measured by magnitude on a logarithmic scale — so each whole number increase translates to 32 times more energy released by the quake.
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Economists have warned the increase in tax revenue is temporary and note persistent gaps between spending and revenue.
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The book traces the fictitious Yeoman family’s evolution over generations from self-sufficient homesteaders to participants in global markets.
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The exhibition offers an immersive look at the Italian jeweler’s evolution since its founding in Milan in 1967, tracing how the brand reshaped contemporary jewelry through innovative design, craftsmanship, color and advertising while championing women who buy jewelry for themselves.
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Yet the history of the land — and the people who have resided on the vast expanse that became the United States — stretches back much further.
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For example, the warmer temperatures in the El Niño region are happening in the context of warmer than normal temperatures across vast expanses in the Pacific.
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He's made a huge impact, obviously, and given Senegal a boost of energy.
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Canada, the first World Cup host to play a game outside its borders, could get a boost if Alphonso Davies, its best player, can play after missing the team’s first three games.
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After nine years playing in the majors, Hoffman took up coaching in the Dodgers’ minor league farm system, splitting time between managing and coordinating field instruction for player development.
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Georgia leads the nation in data center development, and the surge in construction of such power-hungry computing campuses has put pressure on utilities to supply enough electrons to power them.
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Pittsburgh-area electric customers are seeing higher bills just as the region heads into a stretch of hotter summer weather, with city and suburban households both feeling the pinch.
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If stress builds, schedule a short stretch break and set softer deadlines where possible, because kindness to your body supports reliable output.
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In addition to a felony charge of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer in a motor vehicle, the man also faces a misdemeanor battery charge, according to online Ada County Jail records.
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In addition to the drones, a fireworks enforcement task force will patrol the city throughout the week leading up to and including the Fourth of July.
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The new vessel will continue to track that progress, officials said.
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September 23 – October 22 Where can balance invite honest progress?
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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