1
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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2
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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3
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
In a memo submitted earlier this year to the federal judge in Texas overseeing the case, the FBI asserted that the Venezuelan regime is actively enabling the expansion of Tren de Aragua as part of a campaign to destabilize neighboring countries and the United States.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The company's balance of margin expansion with the potential for faster topline growth — aided by AI adoption — should lead to strong earnings growth.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Playoff expansion could help, giving teams more wiggle room to afford early-season losses.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
That full expansion plan, however, is pending approval by the university’s board of regents.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The company's balance of margin expansion with the potential for faster topline growth — aided by AI adoption — should lead to strong earnings growth.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Playoff expansion could help, giving teams more wiggle room to afford early-season losses.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
That full expansion plan, however, is pending approval by the university’s board of regents.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
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Meanwhile, the West Coast may see continued increases ahead in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada due to seasonal refinery maintenance and the shutdown of a refinery in Southern California, which will keep supply tight.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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But an increase in appreciation and funding isn’t the only thing needed to improve special education.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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This evolution in masculinity, where vulnerability and authenticity are valued, moves away from the restrictive path in which the men interviewed by USA TODAY were raised.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Leaning into its own evolution over retro homage or elegant pastiche, Art of Vengeance shows the value that a two-dimensional platformer can have at a time when exorbitant AAA games all suffer from overly ambitious bloat.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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Andres Garcia Lachner/Costa Elena While Costa Rica comes equipped with towering volcanoes and vast expanses of shoreline, few of its natural features can match the grandeur of the Guanacaste Conservation Area.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Also on Sundays, Mauerpark’s Flohmarkt is a sprawling expanse of vendors selling World War II–era memorabilia, vintage glassware, and handicrafts.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
29 Aug. 2025
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Cowboys-Eagles Touchdown Scorer 50% Profit Boost Token One of the best offers available within the DraftKings Sportsbook app is the 50% profit boost token that can be used for any touchdown scorer bet before the opening kickoff of Cowboys-Eagles tomorrow night.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fort Worth’s reputation as a place to plant roots just got a boost.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Bright said health care and economic development are also high on his list of priorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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That the Chiefs could hardly bother Herbert without blitzing — and often not even then — was the most alarming development of the night for KC.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Walk or bike a stretch of the scenic Millennium Trail, which connects towns, wineries, and wetlands across 30-plus miles.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Brown, eligible for an extension after this season, could have a similar two-year stretch.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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In addition to receiving the film, consumers who purchase Liam Neeson’s The Naked Gun on PVOD will receive several bonus features, including featurettes, deleted, alternate and extended scenes and mock ads, according to a press release from Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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In addition to the Monza neighbor, there’s also a Publix about four miles north at the 14-story Douglas Grand condominium on Douglas Road.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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Put a fire under the slow-moving progress of Chicago’s consent decree.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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On the surface, this looks like progress, a streamlined experience where convenience reigns supreme.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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