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 concept is expanding into practice in the state as a solution to regional food distribution challenges.
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Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Future work will focus on integrating snow-deposition modeling with PV yield simulations to more accurately predict energy losses and on expanding analyses to more complex, uneven alpine terrain.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
According to a June 9 memo from Governor Bill Lee’s office, the company has previously shown interest in expanding to other areas of Nashville.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025
Brett Goldstein is expanding his TV series presence to another major streamer.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Rebuilding trust in institutions, expanding civic engagement, and giving young people real voices in shaping policy can further restore a sense of agency and hope.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Bae’s Burgers is expanding with plans to open a new spot at The District Exchange in downtown Concord, according to a news release sent to CharlotteFive.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Environmental advocates question the need for expanding fossil fuel resources a time when greenhouse gases from those fuels are worsening climate change.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Comedy keeps evolving, though — hopefully expanding, getting smarter, reaching new places.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Future work will focus on integrating snow-deposition modeling with PV yield simulations to more accurately predict energy losses and on expanding analyses to more complex, uneven alpine terrain.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
According to a June 9 memo from Governor Bill Lee’s office, the company has previously shown interest in expanding to other areas of Nashville.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025
Brett Goldstein is expanding his TV series presence to another major streamer.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Rebuilding trust in institutions, expanding civic engagement, and giving young people real voices in shaping policy can further restore a sense of agency and hope.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Bae’s Burgers is expanding with plans to open a new spot at The District Exchange in downtown Concord, according to a news release sent to CharlotteFive.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Environmental advocates question the need for expanding fossil fuel resources a time when greenhouse gases from those fuels are worsening climate change.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Comedy keeps evolving, though — hopefully expanding, getting smarter, reaching new places.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanding
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Eli Lilly is similarly developing a new injectable GLP-1, retatrutide, that appears to be even more effective than the current drugs on the market—and which the company confirmed is not currently included in its agreement with the White House.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The researchers learned that people who ate very similarly to the portfolio diet had a 14% lower risk of developing coronary heart disease or stroke than people who ate less similarly to the diet.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Many are pulling six-day work weeks with mandatory overtime, and increasing numbers have begun calling out as the financial strain and exhaustion mount.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The military is striking the boats at the same time the administration is applying increasing pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.—
NPR,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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Consider Tupperware’s FridgeSmart Container Set your secret weapon to extending the life of your produce, organizing your food, and adding money back to your pocket.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
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Schumer, who voted against the package, had pressed for a guarantee on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, a Democratic demand that was ultimately not met in the deal.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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There are trade-offs, of course—rising Obamacare premiums will harm people, too.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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Both consultants estimated that inflation in Caracas is currently running between 20% and 30% a month and is destined to keep rising as long as the bolivar depreciation continues.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Dark energy was introduced as a placeholder force to explain this accelerating expansion.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The expansion rate of the universe may be slowing down, rather than accelerating at an ever-growing rate, a potentially groundbreaking new study has hinted.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This is one of Nevada's most coveted travel experiences, and tickets sell out fast each year, with sales opening every August.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The brand first enters new markets launching sales online, investing one to two years in e-commerce and marketing before opening physical stores.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Per BrightOcular, potential complications include infections, high pressure in the eye, glaucoma, inflammation of the iris, swelling in the cornea, loss of cells around the cornea, deterioration of the iris and more.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Arthritis refers to swelling in the joints.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Courtesy Deirdre Hall When reading women’s routine mammograms, radiologists are increasingly augmenting their eyes with artificial intelligence.—
Elizabeth Cohen,
NBC news,
22 Oct. 2025
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The British royal family member accessorized her look with gold earrings by English designer Daniella Draper — donning a pair of mini hoops with shamrock charms in gold, further augmenting the fall shades of her ensemble.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Expanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanding. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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