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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 a case from the 1990s, the city of Tigard, Oregon, demanded that, to enlarge her store, the owner of a plumbing supply business had to give up riverfront property and build a bike path.
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James Burling, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Look for draining or enlarging wounds, as well as signs of discomfort.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
My ambition was to enlarge the opportunity of use for the same clients—to dress them for daily use, for the office, and for their spare time.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In the House, Democrats next week expect to enlarge their caucus and strengthen their push for transparency around Epstein.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
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James Burling, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Look for draining or enlarging wounds, as well as signs of discomfort.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
My ambition was to enlarge the opportunity of use for the same clients—to dress them for daily use, for the office, and for their spare time.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In the House, Democrats next week expect to enlarge their caucus and strengthen their push for transparency around Epstein.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlarge
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Thus, even if a farmer primarily relied on corn for sustenance and/or trade, planting beans and squash alongside the maize increased the nutritive value of the same area.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Oct. 2025
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The alliance should also increase its training with an eye toward degrading or destroying the Kaliningrad facilities should direct hostilities break out.—
James Stavridis,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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By platforming industry experts and passionate entrepreneurs, Ducard is helping Pinterest expand into new arenas.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Following its successful launch earlier this year, Virtuosa — the vintage-nodding, heirloom-like collection which introduced the precious and durable platinum among Atelier VM’s metals — is expanded to earrings and a couple of necklaces including a light point.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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If space is limited, move the hamper to a nearby hallway or bedroom closet to free up visual space.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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Aligned on the right edge, Burns expertly worked a stunt with Abdul Carter that freed him up to dump Hurts for an 8-yard loss.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The actress, who rose to fame for her iconic roles in beloved films such as Annie Hall, The First Wives Club, The Godfather, and many more, died in California, PEOPLE reported on Saturday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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With the right guardrails, integrating AI and other emerging technologies can help boards decode complex issues faster, accelerate upskilling, and enhance decision-making.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Such access, Su explained, accelerates the development of AI tools in areas like healthcare and emotional support.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Do recall that last week’s successful maneuver to liberate themselves from lockdown was a true group effort, with Lamb subtly engaging a room full of his people to turn the tables on their Park captors.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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Detouring into satire would give that notion some pause and would give my writing some wings, liberating me from self-consciousness and untethering me from reality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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The country’s declining birthrate means a shrinking workforce saddled with supporting a swelling elderly population.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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But while the Spartans swelled with early confidence, the Bruins’ didn’t quite blink.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The 21st century’s computer generated gore Around the turn of the millennium, filmmakers turned to CGI to augment their fake blood, adjusting the colors or make their splatter physics a little more convincing.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
9 Oct. 2025
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Longoria continued her ivory color scheme with a clutch, and augmented her look with warm tones thanks to her small gold hoop earrings and strappy gold sandal heels.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Enlarge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlarge. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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