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
The galaxies will dissociate and disappear, leaving only isolated masses expanding away from one another, with no energy left to extract.
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Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
The hotel recently joined Wyndham Hotels and Resorts as part of the Trademark Collection, expanding its global reach while maintaining its independent spirit.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Circ is expanding its Fiber Club program to help scale textile-to-textile recycling from small pilot projects to broader commercial use.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Our vision is to continue building on this legacy by expanding access to enriching experiences, surrounding youth with caring mentors and embracing innovative approaches to help prepare the next generation of leaders and change-makers.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
The city obtained Lubbe House last year with the help of the Orlando Land Trust, an organization dedicated to preserving and expanding Lake Eola, which raised money for the purchase of the property.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
With nearly 1 billion internet users, India has become a key market for global technology companies expanding their AI businesses.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
The market is focused on expanding fresh food access and supporting Connecticut farmers of color.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
Future versions are projected to extend driving range to around 310–372 miles (500–600 kilometers), expanding suitability beyond short-range applications.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
The hotel recently joined Wyndham Hotels and Resorts as part of the Trademark Collection, expanding its global reach while maintaining its independent spirit.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Circ is expanding its Fiber Club program to help scale textile-to-textile recycling from small pilot projects to broader commercial use.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Our vision is to continue building on this legacy by expanding access to enriching experiences, surrounding youth with caring mentors and embracing innovative approaches to help prepare the next generation of leaders and change-makers.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
The city obtained Lubbe House last year with the help of the Orlando Land Trust, an organization dedicated to preserving and expanding Lake Eola, which raised money for the purchase of the property.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
With nearly 1 billion internet users, India has become a key market for global technology companies expanding their AI businesses.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
The market is focused on expanding fresh food access and supporting Connecticut farmers of color.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
Future versions are projected to extend driving range to around 310–372 miles (500–600 kilometers), expanding suitability beyond short-range applications.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanding
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However, adults 65 years and older and children younger than two are at higher risk of developing complications from the flu.—
Koko Nakajima,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Clearer information on the strength, track, and timeline of the storm will become more available later today into Friday as computer models are able to better sample the pieces of energy that will merge into this developing coastal storm.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Fresh concrete is visible at both the western and eastern entrances, increasing protection that could help shield the facility from potential airstrikes, alongside trucks and other construction equipment at the site.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Coupled with large reductions to downtown trophy buildings and ever-increasing tax levies from local governments, bills that landed late last year enraged many homeowners.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Netherlands’ Xandra Velzeboer won the short track 1,000 meters on Monday, claiming her second gold at the Winter Games and extending Dutch dominance of the competition.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
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Wood and Orr said the appeal for MAC presidents was extending the conference’s reach into California, the nation’s most populous state.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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These aircraft are capable of operating from naval ships, enhancing Tokyo’s tactical flexibility amid rising tensions with Beijing.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Friends of the Parks and Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois had hoped to force the removal of the new steel-and-glass arena rising within the colonnades of the 1924 stadium.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Soriot rejects the idea that his investments in China risk accelerating the disruption of the science base in the UK and Europe.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the fourth quarter, revenues in the region were up 11 percent at constant currency, accelerating on the previous quarter, despite a challenging comparable base.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The backstory Three years after opening La Sultana Marrakech in 2004, its owners sought for a quieter, more intimate spot to unveil their second Moroccan hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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DeMellier is scaling fast, building serious sales momentum ahead of opening its first flagship in London’s Sloane Square later this year.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2026
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The League of Nations is struggling for legitimacy as Germany and Japan withdraw, driven by swelling imperial ambitions.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Pohlad specifically mentioned the 2023 trade deadline — the Twins were in first place by a slim margin but essentially stood pat — and the 2023 offseason when ownership slashed payroll in response to the team’s swelling debt.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 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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Preservation was part of the conversation when the two connected, but both were also focused on revitalization and augmenting the structure’s old-world charms with something fresh and modern.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Expanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanding. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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