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
The serial killings have long rocked Long Island, an expansive and densely populated suburb that stretches roughly 100 miles east of New York City from Queens to the Hamptons.
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
One thing that sets this property apart (among many other things), is its location on a quiet and expansive swath of coastline on the western side of the Big Island.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
This is not a staging focused on hyper-realism but on providing a canvas for performance; Linda Buchanan’s set feels far more expansive than you’d have found on Chicago’s Music Row.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Create an expansive courtyard with warm pavers that lead up into a matching fireplace before centering the area with an outdoor dining set.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
One thing that sets this property apart (among many other things), is its location on a quiet and expansive swath of coastline on the western side of the Big Island.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
This is not a staging focused on hyper-realism but on providing a canvas for performance; Linda Buchanan’s set feels far more expansive than you’d have found on Chicago’s Music Row.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Create an expansive courtyard with warm pavers that lead up into a matching fireplace before centering the area with an outdoor dining set.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
Adjective
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Besides the obvious, the positive benefits from space programs are extensive, including medical and technological breakthroughs that affect our daily lives in countless positive ways.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The New York Times published extensive analyses of the damage to communications infrastructure and bases throughout the region.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Now, Bricks and Horses has new, broader lunch, dinner and brunch menus.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Even a single seat like GA-14 plays into the broader math of power in Washington.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Supreme Court’s ruling is expected to have wide ramifications for the future of lawsuits against an administration’s attempt to end TPS for different countries.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2026
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Prediction markets allow users to bet on a wide range of real world outcomes, including geopolitical developments with seismic implications.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Seven people charged in connection with the explosion were arrested in a sweeping operation early Thursday morning, Reisig said, including Blackstar Fireworks owner Craig Cutright.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The error, which the administration admitted first to The Associated Press, prompted health analysts to question how many of the Republican administration's sweeping anti-fraud efforts around the country were based on faulty findings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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For many involved, the partnership also represents a deeper cultural milestone, blending Korean flavors and storytelling with a brand that shaped their childhoods.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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For now, gone are the days of a seven-deep Knicks rotation under Thibodeau that forced Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and Hart to log heavy minutes.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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