ENLARGING Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words

enlarging

verb

present participle of enlarge

as in increasing

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 expanding

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 freeing

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 enlarging Attention, for Weil and for Murdoch, is a way of enlarging one’s desire for good. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 At least that seems to be the message from our winners this year in aviation, where the focus is just as much on technology gains and cabin refinement as on enlarging the airframe. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 In a press release, the USDA urged pet and livestock owners to check their animals for draining or enlarging wounds, maggots or egg masses, signs of discomfort and lesions in body openings, such as the nose, ears, genitalia, and umbilical area. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 Howe removed John Brown from the song while enlarging his mission to the broader Union cause. — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026 While Studio Yellowdot expanded on the sculptural quality of pasta by enlarging the contours, others have taken a more granular approach. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026 As a musician, Holloway’s voice is inseparable from his identity and livelihood, and going on testosterone — which causes the vocal folds to thicken and lengthen, lowering pitch, while also enlarging the larynx — terrified him. — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 The company is enlarging the dimensions of the search box to expand and better accommodate the natural language queries that users can now make with AI. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 19 May 2026 While the obvious and understandable assumption will be that Newcastle are now prioritising remaining at and enlarging St James’ over moving to a new state-of-the-art stadium next door, club sources insist that is not the case. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 19 May 2026

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Getty Images Major air-conditioning makers such as Japan’s Daikin are also trimming costs by increasing the use of aluminum.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Thanks to the design, all three elements are evenly separated upon exiting the barrel, improving firing accuracy and substantially increasing the probability of hitting small targets, reported TASS.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

Definition of increasing

Verb

The 585-acre neighborhood contains 5 million square feet of office space, including 250,000 square feet of medical offices where John Muir Health has been expanding.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
The mission won't just hunt for aliens, but rather explore these habitable planets and their atmospheres, expanding our understanding of other worlds while also being used for a variety of astronomical purposes.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of expanding

Verb

The Tigers passed on adding Go, who has spent time in the minors with the Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres and Tigers since 2024, freeing him up to join the Twins.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026
The flywheel does not need to be replaced every 3-5 years and can be installed outdoors, freeing up more space and cash for compute.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of freeing

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But the number started rising about a decade ago, with a particularly notable spike in 2018 and 2019.

— Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
But interest in the nascent field is rising as companies notch up milestones, such as enabling people with degenerative conditions including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to type or play video games using brain signals.

— Elaine Yu, CNBC, 11 July 2026

Definition of rising

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The real value of AI lies in augmenting the capacity of intellectually curious people with specialized training, sound judgment, and genuine human empathy.

— Wayne Berson, Fortune, 30 June 2026
The technology is designed to act as a co-pilot, augmenting rather than replacing the training, professionalism and instinct of experienced emergency personnel.

— Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

Definition of augmenting

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Then the group will take a nice – and well-deserved – break for a little bit after their nearly year-long tour and releasing music in between.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Since releasing his debut album, Jay-Z has racked up 25 Grammy wins as well as several historic firsts for a rapper, including his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (in 2017) and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2021).

— Caché McClay, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Definition of releasing

Verb

Bond auction draws highest yield since 2007 An auction of 30-year Treasury bonds Thursday drew the highest yield in nearly 20 years, underscoring how swelling bond supply is driving investors to demand higher returns from government debt.

— Bloomberg, Oc Register, 9 July 2026
This can result in blood pooling in the legs, causing discomfort, swelling or a heavy feeling.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of swelling

Verb

After decades of resource extraction, global recycling efforts are finally accelerating.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
This vulnerability is accelerating a shift from traditional, reactive security models to continuous, adaptive systems that support broader national security objectives.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 July 2026