1
as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
as the number of people with cell phones enlarges, more transmission towers will have to be built
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2
as in to expand
to make greater in size, amount, or number
with a new member of the family on the way, maybe we should consider enlarging the house
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3
as in to free
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
like a wild animal enlarged from a leghold trap, the freed prisoner raced about
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Recent Examples of enlarge
In some species, their hearts are enlarged to pump more blood, or their digestive tracts grow and then shrink.
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Elizabeth Landau, Quanta Magazine, 19 May 2025
The camera then shows Sherman’s Chelsea, sporting an exaggerated accent and enlarged false teeth.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Last year, a bill that would have allocated funds for enlarging the dam while prohibiting state laws from obstructing the project died in the House.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
This can then enlarge the wound and attract more flies to lay eggs.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
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Elizabeth Landau, Quanta Magazine, 19 May 2025
The camera then shows Sherman’s Chelsea, sporting an exaggerated accent and enlarged false teeth.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Last year, a bill that would have allocated funds for enlarging the dam while prohibiting state laws from obstructing the project died in the House.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
This can then enlarge the wound and attract more flies to lay eggs.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlarge
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Whether that caution slows adoption or increases security maturity remains to be seen, but the message is unambiguous: the era of unchecked AI optimism in federal cybersecurity is over.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Add depth to a fence to increase its effectiveness.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Abu Shabab’s social media presence, along with slick videos and fluent English commentary, has expanded.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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The work taps into an expanding debate about how biological evolution fits within the normal framework of science.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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With its easy setup and free unlimited storage, family members can instantly share photos from anywhere.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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Dewayne eventually freed the machete from Mischa’s head and tried to dismember her corpse with it.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Mike would recall the slimy blisters that rose from Eddie’s face and neck.—
Mark Kriegel
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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Interestingly, this percentage rises to 64% when examining data from the last 3 years instead of 5.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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With attacks accelerating in pace and intensity, organizations cannot afford slow, laborious reporting structures.—
Travis Runty,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Chronic stress can accelerate aging and exacerbate existing health disparities.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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How did One Piece season 1 end? Season 1 of Netflix's One Piece adaptation ended with Luffy and the Straw Hat gang liberating Nami's hometown of Coco Village from Arlong (McKinley Belcher III), the spiky-nosed fish-man with hopes of turning the village into a fish-men empire.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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The frontline in Ukraine has not moved in a significant way since Ukrainian forces liberated the southern city of Kherson in November 2023.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Sinusitis, which means inflammation of the sinuses, can result in pain, tenderness or even swelling in or around different parts of your face and head such as your eyes, ears, cheeks, forehead, mouth, teeth, throat and head in general as well.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Untold pieces of protest art also were created in public spaces across the U.S. – from murals honoring Floyd, to calls for justice and support for the Black Lives Matter movement, which swelled in the wake of Floyd's death.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
26 May 2025
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Anthropic sees this as an example of how AI can augment human work, not replace it.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The new clubhouse/pro shop is set to be approximately 10,000 square feet and feature a year-round restaurant augmented by a dining room, sports bar, event space, terrace and multi-sport simulators.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Enlarge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlarge. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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