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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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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 2025, the Golden State Valkyries became the most successful expansion franchise in WNBA history.
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Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
During the league’s 2025 expansion announcement, commissioner Cathy Engelbert indicated that Houston, which was a finalist for an expansion team, was next in line for a W franchise.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Trader Joe’s has been on an expansion spree.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
It’s been on a steady path of expansion for the past few years, according to Iowa news outlet The Gazette.
—Jenna Thompson
march 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
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Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
During the league’s 2025 expansion announcement, commissioner Cathy Engelbert indicated that Houston, which was a finalist for an expansion team, was next in line for a W franchise.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Trader Joe’s has been on an expansion spree.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
It’s been on a steady path of expansion for the past few years, according to Iowa news outlet The Gazette.
—Jenna Thompson
march 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
Noun
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Critics of these no tax increase bonds argue that instead of the debt having an end date when it will be paid off, taxpayers have to chip away at debt for a longer length of time.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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With its PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology, the ink dries quickly to avoid smudging, while the two-sided printing capabilities increase efficiency.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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In one scene, as Grace walks through the tunnel to first meet Rocky, Fraser explains that the tunnel itself went through an evolution.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Think evolution, not reinvention for a modern matte finish that feels more dimensional, skin-like, and adaptable to different coverage preferences.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Perched just beyond the Bay Area’s eastern edge, this expanse of fields, orchards, subdivisions and big-box stores offers few opportunities for ambitious young professionals interested in industries such as tech and finance.—
Connor Letourneau,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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The expanse of the American West lends a scope and majesty to the frame, while smooth transitions between 2D and 3D animation make the horse-racing scenes exhilarating.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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With their visit comes a boost to other parts of the city.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In a client note, Fishman said the introduction of an ad tier in 2022 has provided a boost to the company by increasing its options.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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In scope, the planned stadium development dwarfs the 23 other projects Kansas has realized through its STAR bond program since 1999.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Aaron told me that Feinstein had played no role in the development of the app and had never downloaded it.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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During this stretch run, school is constantly in session for the Charlotte Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Brown and White returned to the lineup, but both struggled for long stretches as Boston fell to 50-25.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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In addition to Slattery, Mardie Frye, Charlie Watson and Jayde Hudson scored goals in the shootout for Centennial.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add remaining meringue in 3 batches, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition until only a few streaks of meringue remain (err on the side of undermixing to keep the cake batter billowy).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Hormuz crisis is reversing that progress.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, this is also signaling continued progress toward maturing hybrid propulsion technologies for tactical use, the South China Morning Post reports.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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