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
Infrastructure And Security Must Scale With Innovation With the proliferation of AI, IoT and edge computing, enterprises are seeing a massive expansion in the volume of connected devices, data streams and computing endpoints.
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Massimo Peselli, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The changes should spur the expansion of housing in urban areas that are close to jobs and transportation and make an impactful contribution toward addressing the housing crisis in California by narrowing the gap between housing demand and supply.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
From the massive, insane expansion of ICE and tax giveaways to the rich to the cruel gutting of Medicaid and the National Parks Service, this bill is a devastatingly clear reflection of the GOP's legislative and moral priorities.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The future holds more expansion for the store Looking ahead, Charlie said the business is working on expanding its location in Whitefish Bay.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
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Massimo Peselli, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The changes should spur the expansion of housing in urban areas that are close to jobs and transportation and make an impactful contribution toward addressing the housing crisis in California by narrowing the gap between housing demand and supply.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
From the massive, insane expansion of ICE and tax giveaways to the rich to the cruel gutting of Medicaid and the National Parks Service, this bill is a devastatingly clear reflection of the GOP's legislative and moral priorities.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The future holds more expansion for the store Looking ahead, Charlie said the business is working on expanding its location in Whitefish Bay.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
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One reported a 60% increase in sales within four months, while another saved 30-hours per week on decision-making processes, according to Medone.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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The new pictures represent a significant increase in detail that is primarily owed to Biomass’s main instrument: the P-band synthetic aperture radar.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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Emergent theories of evolution, questions of science and mysticism, and an illuminating romance are at the heart of Gilbert’s sprawling historical tale, one of her more underappreciated works of fiction.—
Mia Barzilay Freund,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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From career-defining moments to the evolution of sports and culture, this conversation will go beyond stats and highlights to uncover the mindset, challenges, and legacy of a true game-changer.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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Places like Antarctica, Tasmania, and New Zealand sometimes offer glimpses of the elusive southern lights, but one of the most compelling places to witness the celestial event is in Patagonia, the mountainous expanse that straddles southern Argentina and Chile.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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Arizona, with its abundant sun, lack of oil and gas resources, open desert expanses and business-friendly policies, has been a leader in welcoming clean energy progress incentivized by Biden-era programs.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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However, here’s the catch: these estimates do not even include the prospective boost from the new cryptocurrency offerings.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The video was a hit and gave his channel a significant boost.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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This includes professional development courses, online certifications, or graduate programs.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Advertisement The Crown Prince has been masterful at protecting Saudi Arabia’s development.—
Karen Elliott House,
Time,
10 July 2025
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That might include coaching, shadowing, stretch projects or focused learning interventions.—
David James,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Although some newcomers understandably associate Texas with its long stretches of severe drought, cycles of flash flooding are just as definitive.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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In addition to the bedrooms, the home features a small but charming kitchen with modern cabinets and spacious countertops, as well as a dining area that accommodates a small table.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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In addition to the time behind bars, Kendall ordered the $2 million fine, finding that financial penalties for politicians who engage in corruption should be far higher and noting the money will go to help victims of crime in which the defendants are not as wealthy as Burke.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Nearly every neighboring state — minus Iowa — has legalized marijuana, but the Badger State hasn't made much progress on the issue, despite widespread voter support.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
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After flying three missions into low-Earth orbit this year, Varda Space Industries appears to be making credible progress toward developing the nascent manufacturing-in-space industry.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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