1
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
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
However, about 20 to 30 percent of those infected develop serious problems that span from issues such as an enlarged heart, heart failure, altered heart rate or rhythm or sudden death.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
Between 20% and 30% of people who contract Chagas disease could develop serious heart or digestive problems, risk getting an enlarged heart, colon or esophagus, or risk heart failure or cardiac arrest, per the CDC.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
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
The stadium enlarged along with United’s trophy cabinet.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
The Chuck’s pinstripes have also been updated to a tonal wheeled aesthetic, while the license plate has been enlarged as an ode to the late 1950s iterations.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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
However, about 20 to 30 percent of those infected develop serious problems that span from issues such as an enlarged heart, heart failure, altered heart rate or rhythm or sudden death.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
Between 20% and 30% of people who contract Chagas disease could develop serious heart or digestive problems, risk getting an enlarged heart, colon or esophagus, or risk heart failure or cardiac arrest, per the CDC.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
The stadium enlarged along with United’s trophy cabinet.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
The Chuck’s pinstripes have also been updated to a tonal wheeled aesthetic, while the license plate has been enlarged as an ode to the late 1950s iterations.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlarged
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In recent months, cases in parts of Utah and Arizona have steadily increased.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The median sales price increased for just the second time this year on annual basis, despite builders’ wide use of sales incentives.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to Beauty Independent, the line, which made its initial debut at Walmart and later expanded to CVS and Ulta, will close its doors for good.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
26 Sep. 2025
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In 2023, the financial firm expanded 10,000 Small Businesses into rural states, specifically, with a $100 million investment.—
Jon Walker,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Emergency responders freed the car’s driver, the CHP’s logs showed, but the motorist later died at the scene.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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While the mother and calf humpback whales have been freed, they were later observed with pieces of netting still attached to them.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Unrest swelled most recently after eight women died giving birth in a public hospital in Agadir, a large coastal city 300 miles south of Rabat.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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By the time Alex Vesia took the mound for the eighth inning, the Dodgers’ lead had swelled by a run thanks to Teoscar Hernandez’s RBI double.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The sequence augmented took place at a wedding between two men, with AI editing swapping one man’s face for a woman’s.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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Britain’s queen consort augmented her sapphire gown with special pieces of sapphire and diamond jewelry, including a tiara that paid homage to Queen Elizabeth II — the Belgian sapphire tiara.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Everyone was safe after the incident, according to a statement released by the organizers.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Poll Signals Voter Blame for Government Shutdown A poll released a few hours before the government shutdown came into effect gave insight into how voters may apportion the blame.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 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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Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose on the back of Alibaba's jump.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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It’s estimated that, because of the mass burning of fossil fuels, the average temperature throughout the world rose a single degree Celsius during the nineteenth century.—
Ed Simon
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Enlarged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlarged. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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