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as in increased
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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as in expanded
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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as in freed
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 enlarged
Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
Common symptoms of an EHV respiratory disease can include fever, coughing, nasal discharge, enlarged lymph nodes, lethargy, anorexia, conjunctivitis and lower limb swelling, according to the AAEP.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
The most notable additions to the exterior are the air intake on the roof, the carbon-fiber dorsal fin, the enlarged rear wing, and a new hood.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2025
Finasteride, prescribed for hair loss or enlarged prostate, and bicalutamide, used in prostate cancer treatment, can shift testosterone’s effects and allow breast tissue to grow.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate.
—Md Published, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Michael died at age 53 on Christmas morning in 2016 of natural causes, suffering from an enlarged heart and fatty liver disease.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Treating enlarged nipples may require changes in medications, weight loss, or lifestyle changes, depending on the cause.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Sep. 2025
In more serious cases, infected people may experience digestive problems such as like an enlarged esophagus or colon, an enlarged heart or even sudden death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Greta Cross, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Pininfarina has also enlarged the side air intakes, visually emphasizing the rear fenders.
—New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025
The rear wheel arches of the Geely EX5 prototype appear to have been enlarged to accommodate rims capable of rotating 90 degrees, which could noticeably reduce interior space.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
Lymphoma seemed unlikely because there is no mention of Austen having enlarged lymph glands, and patients with lymphoma don’t have arthritis or skin lesions, the researchers noted in their paper.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
Each started as a clay model before being enlarged and cast in bronze, then coated in chrome.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
The signage was also updated to better call out the categories in the store, fitting rooms were enlarged and different materials were used to create a more immersive experience, the retailer said.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Trusting her instincts, Arden took Fern to an emergency vet, where an ultrasound revealed that Fern’s heart was enlarged and fluid was building in her chest.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
It is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, excess androgen (male hormone) levels, and polycystic ovaries, which are enlarged ovaries containing numerous small cysts.
—Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
King Charles had been getting treatment after being diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer, which was detected in tests after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace said in February 2024.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
Common symptoms of an EHV respiratory disease can include fever, coughing, nasal discharge, enlarged lymph nodes, lethargy, anorexia, conjunctivitis and lower limb swelling, according to the AAEP.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
The most notable additions to the exterior are the air intake on the roof, the carbon-fiber dorsal fin, the enlarged rear wing, and a new hood.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2025
Finasteride, prescribed for hair loss or enlarged prostate, and bicalutamide, used in prostate cancer treatment, can shift testosterone’s effects and allow breast tissue to grow.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate.
—Md Published, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Michael died at age 53 on Christmas morning in 2016 of natural causes, suffering from an enlarged heart and fatty liver disease.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Treating enlarged nipples may require changes in medications, weight loss, or lifestyle changes, depending on the cause.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Sep. 2025
In more serious cases, infected people may experience digestive problems such as like an enlarged esophagus or colon, an enlarged heart or even sudden death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Greta Cross, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
So Great After baking with the heavy cream, the cinnamon rolls become extra enlarged, moist, and gooey.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Pininfarina has also enlarged the side air intakes, visually emphasizing the rear fenders.
—New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025
The rear wheel arches of the Geely EX5 prototype appear to have been enlarged to accommodate rims capable of rotating 90 degrees, which could noticeably reduce interior space.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
Lymphoma seemed unlikely because there is no mention of Austen having enlarged lymph glands, and patients with lymphoma don’t have arthritis or skin lesions, the researchers noted in their paper.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
Each started as a clay model before being enlarged and cast in bronze, then coated in chrome.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
The signage was also updated to better call out the categories in the store, fitting rooms were enlarged and different materials were used to create a more immersive experience, the retailer said.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Trusting her instincts, Arden took Fern to an emergency vet, where an ultrasound revealed that Fern’s heart was enlarged and fluid was building in her chest.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
It is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, excess androgen (male hormone) levels, and polycystic ovaries, which are enlarged ovaries containing numerous small cysts.
—Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlarged
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The Wolverines increased their lead to 42 with less than a minute left in the fourth.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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And while famine has not yet emerged, food insecurity has increased, with most Cubans eating a limited diet and skipping meals.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Pacers expanded their lead to as large as 25 points in the second quarter before the Heat finally started to push back.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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In 2025, the Navy expanded its training programs for future E-6B pilots, with courses now held in Oklahoma, where the majority of the aircraft are based and operated.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Jorge Rodríguez, recently ratified as leader of the national parliament, avoided referring to those being freed as political prisoners and said that the releases were taking place simultaneously to his announcement, made at noon on Thursday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Following the announcement by Rodríguez, the Spanish Foreign Ministry confirmed that five Spaniards – one of whom has dual citizenship – had been freed and were flying back to Spain.—
Uriel Blanco,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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The stretched body improves aerodynamics while giving the car a sleek, understated appearance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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America’s health care system is straining under the twin pressures of an aging population and a stretched pool of health care providers.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Waves along the Bay Area coast swelled higher than normal, and king tides continued to push coastal waters higher onto the shore than normal Thursday.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sherrill will inherit a state budget that swelled under Murphy, who delivered on promises to fund the public worker pension fund and a K-12 school aid formula after years of neglect under previous governors, by high income taxes on the wealthy.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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In his first four games back after missing 10, Jackson has augmented the pass protection on an offensive line that allowed no sacks in Quinn Ewers’ first NFL start.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
23 Dec. 2025
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Think about a core legacy ERP system that can then be augmented with point of sale data or supply chain data that allows for different types of insights to be gleaned and operations to be managed in a more effective way.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
17 Dec. 2025
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The church released a statement about the incident on Wednesday night.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Photographs were released on Wednesday showing Good in professional portraits and with her family.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Rizzi even rose to associate head coach for two years prior to leaving the Dolphins after the 2018 season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, the December survey showed that respondents’ expectations of losing their job rose to the highest mean probability since April 2025, while the probability of those voluntarily quitting dropped to the lowest rate since July 2023.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Enlarged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlarged. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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