1
as in developing
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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2
as in increasing
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 extending
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 rising
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
water expands when it becomes frozen
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Recent Examples of expanding
Kaplan has long focused on public safety, expanding amenities and making streets safer.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The interesting twist on Miami’s case is their test balloon is being floated as the powers-that-be debate expanding the NCAA Tournament field.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Alongside acquisitions and divestments, the company has been expanding partnerships with global tech and media platforms to strengthen its streaming offering.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Now, the company is expanding this strategy for the PC market, and Wu said the industry will move quickly to follow the tech giant’s lead.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Parasite versus 1917 was expanding Oscar’s horizons versus retreating to familiar territory.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Here's how to start saving Open Streets is returning, expanding in Center City.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
In theory, expanding selling options could mean consumers see more choices.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
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.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The interesting twist on Miami’s case is their test balloon is being floated as the powers-that-be debate expanding the NCAA Tournament field.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Alongside acquisitions and divestments, the company has been expanding partnerships with global tech and media platforms to strengthen its streaming offering.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Now, the company is expanding this strategy for the PC market, and Wu said the industry will move quickly to follow the tech giant’s lead.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Parasite versus 1917 was expanding Oscar’s horizons versus retreating to familiar territory.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Here's how to start saving Open Streets is returning, expanding in Center City.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
In theory, expanding selling options could mean consumers see more choices.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
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.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanding
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The American playwright, director and author has spent years developing a body of work that refuses easy categorization, blending psychological tension, live experimental music, philosophy and raw urban storytelling into something that feels genuinely its own.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Sacramento Police Department also said officers were monitoring developments and increasing patrols around places of worship.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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But airlines, which are footing much of the bill for the construction, pushed for Global Terminal construction to get moved up in line, hoping to ensure the centerpiece wouldn’t be threatened by increasing costs.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The team can open up additional cap space by releasing, trading, restructuring or extending contracts.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Benchmark futures jumped as much as 30% on Monday, extending their biggest weekly advance since the energy crisis.—
Priscila Azevedo Rocha,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Experts say travelers planning summer trips may be able to limit the impact of rising airfares by booking earlier rather than waiting for last-minute deals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Footage in the aftermath of the strike shows flames and smoke rising from the top of the building, though no injuries were reported.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
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The platform’s modular architecture allows for rapid iteration and integration into broader counter-drone defense networks, potentially accelerating deployment compared with traditional defense development cycles.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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That steep pressure gradient works like the atmosphere stepping on the gas pedal, accelerating winds across the region.—
Vytas Reid,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The hospitality industry should prioritize structuring and opening its data so AI can access it, Llewellyn said.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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In fact, Maplewood is in the process of opening a public house in west suburban Glen Ellyn as its second location.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dreaming about winning that swelling $533 million Mega Millions prize?—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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But most senior travelers have a higher risk of swelling and suffering from deep vein thrombosis while flying.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Finally, consider augmenting the winter landscape, when roses and many of their companions lie dormant.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
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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“Expanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanding. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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