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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
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
During Coulier's six-month checkup and PET scans, doctors discovered a flare-up had returned as an enlarged tumor.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Other features include an entrance plaza, a new seventy-four-seat forum, an enlarged seventh-floor sky room, and three new elevators, to improve circulation.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Jan. 2026
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
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
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Jamian’s contribution, enlarged, also hangs as a banner outside.
—Emma Allen, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
That explains why bus drivers don’t have enlarged hippocampi.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Enabled by revolutionary advances in communications, computers, and shipping, multinational firms dramatically reduced their costs and enlarged their markets by developing global supply and distribution chains.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
The upstairs kitchen, bathroom, and floors underwent a full renovation; Parlá also enlarged the original skylights.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 24 Jan. 2026
The air intakes have been enlarged to feed the 1,600 hp engine, yet the signature air ducts behind the occupants' heads remain, preserving the iconic roofline profile.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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
Adjective
Benign conditions like an enlarged prostate, prostatitis (inflammation), recent ejaculation, vigorous exercise or even a long bike ride can temporarily push your PSA up.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
During Coulier's six-month checkup and PET scans, doctors discovered a flare-up had returned as an enlarged tumor.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Other features include an entrance plaza, a new seventy-four-seat forum, an enlarged seventh-floor sky room, and three new elevators, to improve circulation.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Jan. 2026
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
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
Verb
According to Aston’s official press release, aero enhancements include a grille that’s been enlarged 13 percent over the previous flagship.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Jamian’s contribution, enlarged, also hangs as a banner outside.
—Emma Allen, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
That explains why bus drivers don’t have enlarged hippocampi.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Enabled by revolutionary advances in communications, computers, and shipping, multinational firms dramatically reduced their costs and enlarged their markets by developing global supply and distribution chains.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
The upstairs kitchen, bathroom, and floors underwent a full renovation; Parlá also enlarged the original skylights.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 24 Jan. 2026
The air intakes have been enlarged to feed the 1,600 hp engine, yet the signature air ducts behind the occupants' heads remain, preserving the iconic roofline profile.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlarged
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Premium news outlets aimed specifically at major investors and other serious financial institutions have increased significantly in recent years as media companies have looked to cater to premium advertisers and subscribers.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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As the sales increased, so did Pim's box goal.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Initially created to oversee the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, the board has since expanded to address conflicts worldwide.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In 1998, the firm expanded into furniture with Mario Bellini’s revolutionary Bellini chair, which was awarded the prestigious Compasso d’Oro design award in 2001.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Many providers appreciate being freed from taking notes while talking to patients, but emerging evidence suggests the efficiency gains may be modest.—
Hilke Schellmann,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
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They were later freed by passersby and Caltrans workers.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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It’s formulated with calcium to promote new cell growth, adenosine to fill in wrinkles, collagen to maintain your skin’s density and thickness, elastin to restore stretched skin, and Vitamin D for rejuvenation.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 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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The scandal swelled again after the DOJ released photos in January that appeared to show Mountbatten-Windsor kneeling over a woman or girl lying on the floor.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Cowgirls could manage only three free throws in the third period and Allen’s lead swelled to 31-17 going into the fourth quarter.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Feb. 2026
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That was a different place and time, when the Heat were mere complementary components away from title contention, which Chris Andersen certainly augmented.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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In Newport Beach, one of the charter cities in Orange County, the Police Department is augmented by a contractor to help monitor parking issues.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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The researchers created the virtual animals and released them into a synthetic world, giving them tasks on how to navigate, avoid obstacles and find food.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Minnesota is currently the only team among the top seven of the Big Ten not to be nationally ranked, though that situation may change when Monday’s latest Associated Press poll is released — the Gophers fell two votes shy in last week’s Top 25 polling.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Palmerston, the black and white feline who rose from the streets of London to the hallowed halls of Britain’s Foreign Office, has died in Bermuda, London’s foreign ministry said Monday.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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But Duvall rose to prominence the next decade, first as the ornery Major Frank Burns in the 1970 antiwar comedy M*A*S*H, reuniting with Robert Altman, who’d previously cast him in 1967’s Countdown.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Enlarged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlarged. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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