as in extensive
having considerable extent
as the river nears the end of its long journey to the sea it becomes quite expansive in breadth
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Recent Examples of expansive
So the state should be even more expansive than is required in a regular school district search.
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
The Wallflowers wil spend the year celebrating the 30th anniversary of their 1996 sophomore LP Bringing Down the Horse with an expansive North American and European tour.
—Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
Law enforcement can request data related to crime scenes – or more expansive areas – and work backwards to look for suspects.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Dune is Legendary’s expansive, multi-format sci-fi universe based on Frank Herbert’s Hugo Award-winning novel series.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
The Wallflowers wil spend the year celebrating the 30th anniversary of their 1996 sophomore LP Bringing Down the Horse with an expansive North American and European tour.
—Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
Law enforcement can request data related to crime scenes – or more expansive areas – and work backwards to look for suspects.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Dune is Legendary’s expansive, multi-format sci-fi universe based on Frank Herbert’s Hugo Award-winning novel series.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
Adjective
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Picking a cocktail from the extensive menu feels akin to being a kid in a sweet shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Qatar, a key source of natural gas for world markets, said Iranian missiles caused extensive damage to the Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas facility, where production had already been halted after earlier attacks.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While oil prices have surged amid disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the broader market impact has been complicated by inflation fears and concerns about a hit to global growth.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The slate to replace her is diverse, reflecting the broader region, as both longtime politicians and a handful of outsiders have proved competitive.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Iran kept up its wave of attacks launched at Israel that have sent millions of people to shelters, with sirens sounding across a wide swath of the north, from Haifa to the Galilee to the border with Lebanon.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Since then, Theroux’s body of work has gained a wider, younger audience who appreciate him as a uniquely empathetic interviewer capable of disarming subjects who others can’t crack.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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Every two years, California voters are confronted with a wall of ballot measures ranging from nitty-gritty legal tweaks to sweeping changes to the state Constitution.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Starting with a sweeping shot of Seoul’s Joseon-era Gyeongbokgung Palace, the live-stream eventually revealed the seven men of BTS standing in front of the palace.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Expect lively, clubby vibes as local DJs pump out deep house and dance to soul and techno, depending on the mood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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See latest conditions Rainfall during the critical germination months from September through November was well below normal, and the winter rain needed to support deep roots and healthy growth also fell short.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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