1
as in develops
to express more fully and in greater detail
an article on the First Ladies that the author later expanded into a book
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2
as in increases
to make greater in size, amount, or number
we had to expand the list of wedding guests several times in order to accommodate all the relatives Mother wouldn't dream of excluding
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as in extends
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
a spare leaf for those times when we have to expand the dining table to accommodate extra guests
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as in rises
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
water expands when it becomes frozen
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Recent Examples of expands
Its extendable tabletop expands to give you extra room when entertaining, while two drawers tuck away remotes and other essentials.
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Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Throughout this month, the collaboration expands with a robust lineup of experiential programming, including live performances with Gibson, a Maxbone Joy happy hour, a special Derrick Adams x Bookmarc moment, among other events.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
American expands flight schedule American Airlines is expanding its schedule with several seasonal and new routes from Charlotte.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
With a deep inhalation, your rib cage expands, and the serratus anterior supports the scapulae along the ribs during expansion.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Students in Cal State Fullerton’s Master of Social Work program now have access to a new credential pathway that expands career opportunities and prepares graduates to make an impact at schools in their communities.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
When the body of the snake expands and more of the scales are visible, blue appears between the scales.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
His 2023 film Hitman toyed with the thrill of inhabiting multiple identities; Chad Powers expands a real-life stunt into a meditation on failure, accountability, and the cost of reinvention.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
The latest agreement expands upon a previous package between the WNBA and Versant's USA Network signed in 2024.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Throughout this month, the collaboration expands with a robust lineup of experiential programming, including live performances with Gibson, a Maxbone Joy happy hour, a special Derrick Adams x Bookmarc moment, among other events.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
American expands flight schedule American Airlines is expanding its schedule with several seasonal and new routes from Charlotte.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
With a deep inhalation, your rib cage expands, and the serratus anterior supports the scapulae along the ribs during expansion.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Students in Cal State Fullerton’s Master of Social Work program now have access to a new credential pathway that expands career opportunities and prepares graduates to make an impact at schools in their communities.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
When the body of the snake expands and more of the scales are visible, blue appears between the scales.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
His 2023 film Hitman toyed with the thrill of inhabiting multiple identities; Chad Powers expands a real-life stunt into a meditation on failure, accountability, and the cost of reinvention.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
The latest agreement expands upon a previous package between the WNBA and Versant's USA Network signed in 2024.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expands
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Comparably, Norman Bates in the 1960 film Psycho develops a split personality of his mother and commits murder while dressed as her.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ocean Shield develops an environmentally friendly macromolecular sunscreen ingredient while Purvée Technology’s device can detect microplastics and microfibers using smart hardware equipped with infrared spectroscopy and AI algorithms.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The uptick in confrontations comes as the administration increases its efforts to deport millions of undocumented migrants, an approach critics say has led to aggressive enforcement tactics, due process violations and the mistreatment of migrants.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Denton's study increases the possible window of Herschel's formation from one million years to ten million.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Hit the ignition button and the blade doesn't just flick on; the light extends like a real lightsaber would.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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This custom, low headboard fits under the windows and visually extends the wall from side to side.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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When only subsidized units are considered, the share rises to 90%.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Smoke rises from southern Gaza following Israeli airstrikes, in Deir al-Balah today.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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When people are equipped, AI accelerates progress.—
Christopher Lind,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bone density naturally peaks in our 20s and starts to decline by our 30s, and that decline is slow at first but accelerates as hormones shift.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Each recommendation appears directly within the chat, and tapping a selection instantly opens the Spotify app for seamless listening.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit opens a new front in the legal battles the White House is waging against state and local officials, coming just hours after a federal judge blocked a similar deployment of the guard to Portland, Oregon.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, swells generated by Priscilla are expected to affect portions of the coast of southwestern and west-central Mexico.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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At first a dirge, then the tempo rises, and the hymnal swells.—
Jenny Adams,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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To enhance the verisimilitude of his wraparound segment, Cheel augments the fictional story of alien-contact footage discovered at a yard sale with nonfiction asides about UFO culture.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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With fewer job openings for critical roles — since workers stay longer and AI augments their output — there is simply less need for recruiters to find workers to fill non-critical roles.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Expands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expands. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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