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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
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
Digestive problems, such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, can lead to trouble eating or going to the bathroom.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Treating enlarged nipples may require changes in medications, weight loss, or lifestyle changes, depending on the cause.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Sep. 2025
Digestive problems, such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, can lead to trouble eating or going to the bathroom.
—Greta Cross, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
If untreated, the illness can progress into a chronic phase, which may remain silent for years but can eventually cause serious complications, including heart rhythm problems, an enlarged heart or digestive issues.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
In 2000, Thomson was bought by the German company Preussag, with the enlarged business — which was listed in London and Frankfurt — rechristened TUI two years later.
—Ian King, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
But roughly 20-30% of people who are infected develop severe symptoms, including a range of heart issues—such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or even death—and digestive issues—such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, which could cause problems with eating or going to the bathroom.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Other potentially concerning changes including nipple discharge, pain or swelling in their breast, changes in the color of the nipple or breast, the nipple turning inward, painful or enlarged lymph nodes in the armpits or near the collarbone, or redness or flaky skin on the breast.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Adama enlarged the infrared feed from an overhead surveillance drone, revealing a pair of Jet Skis racing across the Dnieper from the Russian side.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Traditional prints are being enlarged to create bold, graphic statements and a gallery-like presence.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Just a few days later, Fluidstack enlarged the deal, incorporating an additional 160 MW of capacity.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The left breast hangs lower than the right, and her brown nipples, enlarged to the size of wine stoppers from breastfeeding long ago, also point down.
—Weike Wang, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Today, rooms and suites have been enlarged and remodeled and offer modern amenities and downtown views.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
His head was enlarged to maintain visibility from multiple vantage points in the park and surrounding streets.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Digestive problems, such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, can lead to trouble eating or going to the bathroom.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Treating enlarged nipples may require changes in medications, weight loss, or lifestyle changes, depending on the cause.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Sep. 2025
Digestive problems, such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, can lead to trouble eating or going to the bathroom.
—Greta Cross, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
If untreated, the illness can progress into a chronic phase, which may remain silent for years but can eventually cause serious complications, including heart rhythm problems, an enlarged heart or digestive issues.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
In 2000, Thomson was bought by the German company Preussag, with the enlarged business — which was listed in London and Frankfurt — rechristened TUI two years later.
—Ian King, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
But roughly 20-30% of people who are infected develop severe symptoms, including a range of heart issues—such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or even death—and digestive issues—such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, which could cause problems with eating or going to the bathroom.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Testosterone can increase the chances of the prostate becoming enlarged, causing blockage of urine.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Other potentially concerning changes including nipple discharge, pain or swelling in their breast, changes in the color of the nipple or breast, the nipple turning inward, painful or enlarged lymph nodes in the armpits or near the collarbone, or redness or flaky skin on the breast.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Adama enlarged the infrared feed from an overhead surveillance drone, revealing a pair of Jet Skis racing across the Dnieper from the Russian side.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Traditional prints are being enlarged to create bold, graphic statements and a gallery-like presence.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Just a few days later, Fluidstack enlarged the deal, incorporating an additional 160 MW of capacity.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The left breast hangs lower than the right, and her brown nipples, enlarged to the size of wine stoppers from breastfeeding long ago, also point down.
—Weike Wang, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Today, rooms and suites have been enlarged and remodeled and offer modern amenities and downtown views.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
His head was enlarged to maintain visibility from multiple vantage points in the park and surrounding streets.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlarged
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At low concentrations, adsorption increased gradually, typical of monolayer adsorption, where molecules form a single layer on the surface.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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While global life expectancy is up, youth and young adult mortality rates increased between 2011 and 2023, according to the report.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The debut of gym-style competition climbing in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics further expanded the sport’s visibility, bringing powerhouse women climbers like Janja Garnbret and Brooke Raboutou to the global stage.—
Kelli María Korducki,
HubSpot,
17 Oct. 2025
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Once a single dining room, the space has expanded to include six separate rooms and a full-service bar, totaling 13,000 square feet.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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As part of the deal, Hamas released the 20 remaining living hostages in Gaza, and Israel freed nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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Israel also freed 242 Palestinian prisoners serving long-term sentences, sending more than half of them into exile.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The crowd in Carlsbad swelled — estimates ranged from 7,000 to 10,000 — with sidewalks packed over a roughly mile-long stretch of Carlsbad Boulevard north from about Tamarack Avenue through Carlsbad Village.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Oct. 2025
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When torrential rains hit a swath of Mexico last week, the Cazones River swelled so fast there was virtually no time to flee.—
Cristopher Rogel Blanquet,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Look for notes of maple, spice, and burnt orange peel, as the bourbon’s intrinsic character is augmented by this artful secondary maturation.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The small-model approach was echoed by researchers at Samsung AI Lab last week, who released a paper showing off their Tiny Recursive Model.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, the American firm released a collaboration with the lifestyle brand founded by Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz, which included a collection of fabrics, wall coverings and trims that reflect her eclectic runway fashions and South American spirit.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Despite this pullback, the stock still trades at a stretched nine times trailing revenue—well above its historical average of three times.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Al-Sudani, who rose to power after that upheaval, insisted his government had taken tangible steps to restore public trust, such as economic progress and political stability.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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Odinga first rose to prominence as a political activist fighting against the one-party rule of President Daniel arap Moi in the 1980s.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Enlarged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlarged. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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