ENLARGED Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in magnified

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verb

past tense of enlarge

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

Adjective

According to the Mayo Clinic, finasteride is a prescription medication used to treat hair loss in men and an enlarged prostate. — James Powel, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 One enlarged version consumed 120 watts while producing 42 milliliters of water per minute. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 The enlarged Bent Pixels now represents more than 850 creators who have cross-platform reach across YouTube, Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram. — William Earl, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 The ex-couple were again spotted together the following year at the funeral for Panettiere’s brother, Jansen, who died from an enlarged heart in February 2023. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 All3MI boss Louise Pedersen left, with Banijay Rights CEO Cathy Payne running the enlarged business. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 Tadalafil can also be prescribed to alleviate symptoms of an enlarged prostate in men. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026 The Panettiere family later revealed that Jansen died from cardiomegaly, commonly known as an enlarged heart. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026 Experts say Kim likely aims to use his enlarged nuclear arsenal to win major concessions like extensive sanctions relief. — Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

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Hassett, however, told CNBC that the government already plays a role that should not be enlarged. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 Globe lamps use enlarged, globe-shape bulbs to light up a space. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 It was built between 1887 and 1895 and has been enlarged since then; its purpose was to eliminate the need to navigate around Jutland (peninsular Denmark). — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026 Rebuilt in 1850, it was enlarged just a couple decades later for Sir Samuel Stephens Marling, who would go on to become the 1st Baronet of Stanley Park and Sedbury Park. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 The Cleveland Clinic describes it as a condition where the heart is enlarged and has trouble pumping blood. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 17 Aug. 2026 To be successful now is to achieve the satisfaction of one’s greed, which of course is enlarged by every additional prospect of satisfaction. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 The pitch has already been rolled for the next one to be enlarged to 64. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 July 2026 The building was enlarged in the 1920s, in a style consistent with the original design. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlarged

Adjective

Lunar eclipses are also completely safe to view with the naked eye, or even through a pair of binoculars of a telescope, which will offer a magnified view of the moon as Earth's shadow sweeps across its cratered landscape.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
If that foreground star hosts a planet, the planet leaves ripples in the magnified light.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026

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The eastward shift increased the chances of hurricane-force wind gusts on Niihau and possibly Kauai, especially at higher elevations, the hurricane center warned.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
The restrictions have increased pressure on Chinese companies to develop domestic alternatives across the semiconductor supply chain.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of increased

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More Great Living Stories From Vogue The Vogue Runway app has expanded!

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2026
The survey found that voters favored a generic Democratic candidate for Congress over a Republican 46% to 40%, but the Democratic advantage expanded to 11 points among those who definitely plan to vote.

— Zac Anderson, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of expanded

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This feed-in jumbo braid updo on Teyonah Parris is achieved by adding a lot of pre-stretched braiding hair when creating the cornrows.

— Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 July 2026
But the case shapes alone tell you Samsung isn’t treating the Wide as a stretched version of the Ultra.

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of stretched

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His fortune has also swelled thanks to gains from his private investment firm DFO Management—which manages his wealth and capital—and invests in public stocks, private companies, real estate, and liquid corporate credit.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
Spurred by Barnett’s defiant message and federal officers’ arrival to escort Meredith, a mob of some 2,000 swelled by morning.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

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That will soon be augmented by the Silent Generation, which will pass on much of their $20 trillion to their boomer kids.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
SiriusXM launched a dedicated Dolly Parton Tribute Channel (105) built around her music and related artists and collaborators, augmented by listener recollections.

— Russ Penuell, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

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First released in arcades in 1999, the game puts players behind the wheel of a fearless cabbie racing the clock through chaotic city streets — flying off ramps, dodging traffic, and chasing tips with punk-rock energy.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
The White House has an opaque system in place where AI companies can voluntarily submit their latest models for government review up to 30 days before they are publicly released.

— Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026