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as in developed
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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as in increased
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 extended
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 accelerated
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
water expands when it becomes frozen
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Recent Examples of expanded
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
The legacy of rules dates back to 1972, initially shaped by choreographer Texie Waterman and expanded during Suzanne Mitchell's directorship from 1976 to 1989.
—Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Created by Jordana Abraham, Samantha Sage and Dreksler, Betches originally launched as the Betches Love This website in 2011 and has since expanded to include social media accounts, several podcasts, a national comedy tour, merchandise, and three best-selling books.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 June 2026
More recently, the company expanded through its acquisition of NEX Group, a partnership with Google Cloud and a venture with FanDuel aimed at reaching a broader retail audience.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 17 June 2026
In Japan, where many Prime Video users come from traditional television backgrounds, the platform has expanded into areas such as live sports.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
Their conversation will connect the history of Juneteenth to the broader American story – examining how freedom has been defined, delayed, expanded, and calls of us today.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 17 June 2026
And while Lido began with monochromatic designs, it’s since expanded to include striking gradient prints as well as jacquards.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
The technology allows users to consolidate up to five cards into a single credential; Visa later expanded the service to North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 10 June 2026
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The cabin was expanded to include sleep spaces and communal dining areas for ski students—thousands of Icelanders would pass through every summer season.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
The legacy of rules dates back to 1972, initially shaped by choreographer Texie Waterman and expanded during Suzanne Mitchell's directorship from 1976 to 1989.
—Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Created by Jordana Abraham, Samantha Sage and Dreksler, Betches originally launched as the Betches Love This website in 2011 and has since expanded to include social media accounts, several podcasts, a national comedy tour, merchandise, and three best-selling books.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 June 2026
More recently, the company expanded through its acquisition of NEX Group, a partnership with Google Cloud and a venture with FanDuel aimed at reaching a broader retail audience.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 17 June 2026
In Japan, where many Prime Video users come from traditional television backgrounds, the platform has expanded into areas such as live sports.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
Their conversation will connect the history of Juneteenth to the broader American story – examining how freedom has been defined, delayed, expanded, and calls of us today.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 17 June 2026
And while Lido began with monochromatic designs, it’s since expanded to include striking gradient prints as well as jacquards.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
The technology allows users to consolidate up to five cards into a single credential; Visa later expanded the service to North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanded
Adjective
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Fiber slows gastric emptying, making the stomach more distended.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2026
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The distended episodes were littered with what feels like filler, little of which offered much in the way of narrative value.—
Emma Flint,
IndieWire,
25 Nov. 2025
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But after months of acrimony, the two have developed a surprisingly friendly public relationship despite maintaining deep ideological differences.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Rebekah and their four children never developed symptoms.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Rainbow flick The chances of seeing this skill — some might call it a circus act — being performed at the World Cup this summer increased significantly on the back of Neymar being named in the Brazil squad.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Economic output has also increased, up 24% over the same period, government data show.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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According to the agreement, the two sides are supposed to negotiate the issues in 60 days but Baghaei said the deadline could be extended if necessary.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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From packed streets to neighborhood businesses, the excitement surrounding the team's title has extended well beyond basketball.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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On a sunny day in late May, a brand-new Mazda CX-5 was accelerated to about 40 mph and driven toward a stationary object with the express purpose of testing whether the vehicle would hit it.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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China’s economic imbalance worsened in May as retail sales fell at the fastest pace in years, while industrial output accelerated, new data showed.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The physical exam, the fourth one of his second term came amid public scrutiny around visible bruises, skin discoloration and swollen ankles.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Poor circulation can leave your legs feeling tired, heavy, swollen, and stiff.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
11 June 2026
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The actor’s ensemble was augmented by the delicate pieces of diamond jewelry D’Arcy used to accessorize their look, totaling to more than $65,000.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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This documentary follows the recording during a six-day period in 2025 and, augmented by Bareilles’ trademark openness, expounds on the personal hardships and grief the songstress/actress endured the past several years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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It's been a number of weeks since a family friendly film opened wide, and with summer upon us, that makes for a majorly underserved market raring to return to theaters.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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Then, in July 2024, after sharing her family's story on TikTok, an unexpected message opened the door to a new way of keeping their mother close.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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“Expanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanded. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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