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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
One tiny root invades and expands over time, enlarging holes and allowing more roots to grow inside.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
The agency – while still enlarging its footprint across the country – may adopt more targeted, less public tactics going forward, according to reporting by CNN’s Priscilla Alvarez.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
These will complement a strategy of enlarging the brand’s presence at department stores — a move Giannini still believes is instrumental in attracting a wider audience.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Artificially enlarging their crotch area, either by injecting their genitals with engorging chemicals or stuffing their underwear to create bigger bulges, allows the athletes to alter their suit measurements.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Beginning with the annexation of Texas, which voted to become the 28th state in 1845, Polk aggressively expanded America’s footprint, enlarging the young nation more than any other president.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
However, some fear the export boom risks further enlarging trade deficits.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Making both tokens more easily accessible for American investors is likely to increase their value by enlarging the pool of potential buyers.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Look for draining or enlarging wounds, as well as signs of discomfort.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
The agency – while still enlarging its footprint across the country – may adopt more targeted, less public tactics going forward, according to reporting by CNN’s Priscilla Alvarez.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
These will complement a strategy of enlarging the brand’s presence at department stores — a move Giannini still believes is instrumental in attracting a wider audience.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Artificially enlarging their crotch area, either by injecting their genitals with engorging chemicals or stuffing their underwear to create bigger bulges, allows the athletes to alter their suit measurements.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Beginning with the annexation of Texas, which voted to become the 28th state in 1845, Polk aggressively expanded America’s footprint, enlarging the young nation more than any other president.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
However, some fear the export boom risks further enlarging trade deficits.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Making both tokens more easily accessible for American investors is likely to increase their value by enlarging the pool of potential buyers.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Look for draining or enlarging wounds, as well as signs of discomfort.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlarging
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The series became a bestselling book, increasing Anderson’s profile as an incisive commentator with biting wit but very little malice.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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With tax incentives reduced and competition increasing, analysts expect EV sales growth in China to slow.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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After observing Choe Hyon's sea trials on Tuesday, Kim said the ship met operational requirements and called it a symbol of the country's expanding naval capabilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ukrainian manufacturers have developed low-cost interceptor drones specifically designed to hunt and destroy Shaheds, and its rapidly expanding drone industry is producing excess capacity.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Poles was busy this week freeing up salary-cap space.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Those softer skills may become even more valuable as AI becomes more prevalent, freeing up time to spend on deeper relationships and more clients.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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In many of the world’s most intriguing superconducting materials, superconductivity appears only within a curved region of a phase diagram, rising to a peak before fading again.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Over the past four years, the number of New Zealanders aged 30-50 emigrating has more than doubled – from 18,000 to 43,000 – fueled by rising living costs and a weakening job market, demographers told CNN.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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As the technology evolves, so does its use, with global technology companies like PICO exploring the possibility of using XR in a more practical, real-world way—one that extends to professional collaboration, daily productivity, workplace training, and generally augmenting one’s workspace.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2026
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The fork in the road was right there in front of them, one a direction of resetting, one of augmenting.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Last year, more than a third of artists making $10,000 on the platform in royalties started by self-releasing their music through independent distributors.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Images show a diffuse coma and faint dust tail created as sunlight heats the comet's ices, releasing gas and dust into space.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The hallmark symptom of mumps is swelling of one or both parotid glands, which can cause puffy cheeks and tenderness along the jaw.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Symptoms include swelling, itching, or irritation of the mouth or throat; hives or an itchy rash; nasal congestion; headache; trouble breathing; cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; and, in severe cases, anaphylaxis.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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Multiple sub-Saharan African countries had seen credit-rating upgrades in recent months thanks to improving fiscal situations, falling global interest rates, and accelerating economic growth.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Destroying Iran’s missile threat Israeli intelligence assessments before the operation indicated Iran was accelerating its ballistic missile production with plans to reach 8,000 missiles by 2027.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Enlarging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlarging. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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