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 Rehabilitation phases would take 2 to 5 years, modernization up to 10 years, and expansion—which would include enlarging treatment facilities in major cities and providing for industry and agriculture—would take more than 10 years, Cueto said. — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlarging

Verb

Too fearful of discrimination to go to hospitals for antiretroviral drugs, many transgender people have stopped taking them — significantly increasing their risk of transmission.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
OpenAI disclosed the incident in a blog post on Tuesday, a stunning announcement that is certain to set off alarm bells across the industry about the increasing power of AI models and the risk of them going rogue.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 22 July 2026

Definition of increasing

Verb

Her campaign has proposed expanding Medicaid and working toward rehabilitation efforts that provide alternatives to prison.

— Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Technical textiles is a market that prioritizes performance over aesthetics and one that is rapidly expanding as industries focus on lightweight durability, sensor integration and environmental compliance.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Definition of expanding

Verb

Instead, Omega captured the title at Beach Break in Clearwater, Florida, turning this pay-per-view match into his first title defense against the rising Knight, who is receiving his first world championship main event opportunity.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Braden added that rising costs from the extensive growth in DFW is directly affecting farmers’ ability to grow large amounts of quality crops.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026

Definition of rising

Verb

The greatest value of AI lies not in replacing people but in augmenting their capabilities.

— Babajide Ojuola, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
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

Definition of augmenting

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Former President Joe Biden on Friday dropped his lawsuit attempting to bar the release of his memoir tapes to the public, after an appeals court ruled in favor of releasing them.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
Bob’s Burgers is finally joining fellow 20th Television Animation comedies for Fox The Simpsons and Family Guy in releasing an original installment exclusively on its Disney streaming home.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 July 2026

Definition of releasing

Verb

If cancer has spread to nearby tissues or organs, other signs may include difficulty or pain with peeing, loss of appetite and weight, dull backache or swelling in your legs, pelvic and abdominal pain, diarrhea and fatigue.

— Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
That way, the treatment will have settled into your skin, while still giving a little bit of time to heal in the event that swelling or bruising occurs.

— Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 23 July 2026

Definition of swelling

Verb

Surging tensions across the Middle East strangled shipping traffic, driving energy prices higher and raising the specter of accelerating inflation worldwide.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
There is plenty of performance available, particularly when accelerating from 30 to 70mph.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026