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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
The legacy of rules dates back to 1972, initially shaped by choreographer Texie Waterman and expanded during Suzanne Mitchell's directorship from 1976 to 1989.
—Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Created by Jordana Abraham, Samantha Sage and Dreksler, Betches originally launched as the Betches Love This website in 2011 and has since expanded to include social media accounts, several podcasts, a national comedy tour, merchandise, and three best-selling books.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 June 2026
More recently, the company expanded through its acquisition of NEX Group, a partnership with Google Cloud and a venture with FanDuel aimed at reaching a broader retail audience.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 17 June 2026
In Japan, where many Prime Video users come from traditional television backgrounds, the platform has expanded into areas such as live sports.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
Their conversation will connect the history of Juneteenth to the broader American story – examining how freedom has been defined, delayed, expanded, and calls of us today.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 17 June 2026
And while Lido began with monochromatic designs, it’s since expanded to include striking gradient prints as well as jacquards.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
The technology allows users to consolidate up to five cards into a single credential; Visa later expanded the service to North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 10 June 2026
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The cabin was expanded to include sleep spaces and communal dining areas for ski students—thousands of Icelanders would pass through every summer season.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
The legacy of rules dates back to 1972, initially shaped by choreographer Texie Waterman and expanded during Suzanne Mitchell's directorship from 1976 to 1989.
—Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Created by Jordana Abraham, Samantha Sage and Dreksler, Betches originally launched as the Betches Love This website in 2011 and has since expanded to include social media accounts, several podcasts, a national comedy tour, merchandise, and three best-selling books.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 June 2026
More recently, the company expanded through its acquisition of NEX Group, a partnership with Google Cloud and a venture with FanDuel aimed at reaching a broader retail audience.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 17 June 2026
In Japan, where many Prime Video users come from traditional television backgrounds, the platform has expanded into areas such as live sports.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
Their conversation will connect the history of Juneteenth to the broader American story – examining how freedom has been defined, delayed, expanded, and calls of us today.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 17 June 2026
And while Lido began with monochromatic designs, it’s since expanded to include striking gradient prints as well as jacquards.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
The technology allows users to consolidate up to five cards into a single credential; Visa later expanded the service to North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanded
Adjective
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Fiber slows gastric emptying, making the stomach more distended.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 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
Verb
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All four children developed generalized tetanus.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Leveraging years of experience developed at Brunello Cucinelli and Prada, the designer used a beautiful palette of colors, the hues reflecting the spices of each location, from nutmeg and cardamom to ginger, cinnamon and vanilla, and those of the Mediterranean Sea.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Through 2025, the application backlog increased, leaving it 48% higher than at the end of former President Joe Biden’s term.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The bank said last week's hawkish Federal Open Market Committee meeting has increased uncertainty over the outlook for short-term interest rates, even as lower oil prices have eased concerns about an economic downturn.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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According to the agreement, the two sides are supposed to negotiate the issues in 60 days but Baghaei said the deadline could be extended if necessary.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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From packed streets to neighborhood businesses, the excitement surrounding the team's title has extended well beyond basketball.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Video shows how chase led to deadly crash Instead of stopping, the purple car accelerated and sped through a red light, according to video from Joel’s dashboard camera.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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One of the officials told CNN that the Justice Department’s National Security Division was already preparing to look at some of the stories’ sources, but Trump’s stack accelerated the effort.—
Hannah Rabinowitz,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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Topuria was a bloody and swollen mess by the time his corner stopped the fight between the fourth and fifth rounds.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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So who’s going to publish a book at the end of this story of writers with swollen egos?—
Stephen Farber,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The actor’s ensemble was augmented by the delicate pieces of diamond jewelry D’Arcy used to accessorize their look, totaling to more than $65,000.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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This documentary follows the recording during a six-day period in 2025 and, augmented by Bareilles’ trademark openness, expounds on the personal hardships and grief the songstress/actress endured the past several years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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In his car, Lestat is no longer able to repress his memories after having opened the floodgates.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Kyle Stowers opened the scoring with a 426-foot homer in the second, and Otto López drove him in from first with a go-ahead double in the fourth.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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“Expanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanded. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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