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as in developed
to express more fully and in greater detail
an article on the First Ladies that the author later expanded into a book
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as in increased
to make greater in size, amount, or number
we had to expand the list of wedding guests several times in order to accommodate all the relatives Mother wouldn't dream of excluding
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as in extended
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
a spare leaf for those times when we have to expand the dining table to accommodate extra guests
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as in accelerated
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
water expands when it becomes frozen
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Recent Examples of expanded
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
In 1998, the firm expanded into furniture with Mario Bellini’s revolutionary Bellini chair, which was awarded the prestigious Compasso d’Oro design award in 2001.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Following its expulsion, the gas, vapor and soot expanded rapidly into the surrounding atmosphere, forming complex patterns reminiscent of a blooming flower, or a nebula formed in the wake of a supernova explosion in the moment the photograph was taken.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
While government forces appear to have expanded their presence in several areas, Shabab is still able to reach vast parts of central and southern Somalia.
—Omar Faruk, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Nvidia — The chipmaker ticked up 2% after Meta expanded its partnership with Nvidia to use millions of the company’s AI chips, including standalone central processing units, for its data center build-out.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Russia has been seen modernizing its nuclear facilities, and in recent years, China has expanded its main test site by digging new tunnels.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
The game recently expanded to Xbox and continues to perform.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The New York Times reported in February of 2025 that the CIA had expanded secret drone flights over Mexico to search for fentanyl labs.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
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Initially created to oversee the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, the board has since expanded to address conflicts worldwide.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
In 1998, the firm expanded into furniture with Mario Bellini’s revolutionary Bellini chair, which was awarded the prestigious Compasso d’Oro design award in 2001.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Following its expulsion, the gas, vapor and soot expanded rapidly into the surrounding atmosphere, forming complex patterns reminiscent of a blooming flower, or a nebula formed in the wake of a supernova explosion in the moment the photograph was taken.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
While government forces appear to have expanded their presence in several areas, Shabab is still able to reach vast parts of central and southern Somalia.
—Omar Faruk, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Nvidia — The chipmaker ticked up 2% after Meta expanded its partnership with Nvidia to use millions of the company’s AI chips, including standalone central processing units, for its data center build-out.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Russia has been seen modernizing its nuclear facilities, and in recent years, China has expanded its main test site by digging new tunnels.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
The game recently expanded to Xbox and continues to perform.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The New York Times reported in February of 2025 that the CIA had expanded secret drone flights over Mexico to search for fentanyl labs.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanded
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Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed an ultra-stretchable material that repels nearly any liquid and holds up under extreme deformation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Freret is one of three krewes throwing biodegradable beads developed at Louisiana State University.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Premium news outlets aimed specifically at major investors and other serious financial institutions have increased significantly in recent years as media companies have looked to cater to premium advertisers and subscribers.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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As the sales increased, so did Pim's box goal.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Her star turn had helped turn the Trojans around in recent weeks, powering a season-long win streak that was extended to six with a 66-59 victory over Wisconsin on Thursday.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Playing at Anfield a day after Arsenal extended its lead to nine points, Pep Guardiola’s chasers simply couldn't afford not to win.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The series adds to a growing wave of Iberian co-productions leveraging talent and locations from both countries, a trend that has accelerated as Spanish and Portuguese producers increasingly look to pool resources and expand their reach globally.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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The January raid reshaped the balance of power in the country and accelerated changes to its most important economic asset.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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The distended episodes were littered with what feels like filler, little of which offered much in the way of narrative value.—
Emma Flint,
IndieWire,
25 Nov. 2025
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Once per act, a second duo crashes in on Didi and Gogo, providing the tramps’ power balance with a lurid, distended foil.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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That was a different place and time, when the Heat were mere complementary components away from title contention, which Chris Andersen certainly augmented.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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In Newport Beach, one of the charter cities in Orange County, the Police Department is augmented by a contractor to help monitor parking issues.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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The company originates from a small tea shop in Taiwan opened in 1996 by a man named Zhen-hua Wu.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Koda Holeman opened the match by defeating Jeremiah Reno by technical fall 17-2.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Palmerston, the black and white feline who rose from the streets of London to the hallowed halls of Britain’s Foreign Office, has died in Bermuda, London’s foreign ministry said Monday.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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But Duvall rose to prominence the next decade, first as the ornery Major Frank Burns in the 1970 antiwar comedy M*A*S*H, reuniting with Robert Altman, who’d previously cast him in 1967’s Countdown.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Expanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanded. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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