1
as in develops
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 increases
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 extends
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 rises
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
water expands when it becomes frozen
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Recent Examples of expands
The quantum computer at the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center in San Sebastian expands the region’s embrace of the technology that started years ago—one that has also served to unite scientists across the continent.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Harrison Dickinson’s feature directorial debut expands to more than 100 runs nationally on 10/17.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Now The Chair Company, on HBO, expands it even further, to eight half-hour installments.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
There’s also a Spotify podcast that expands on the participants’ stories, live sessions with hundreds of fans in attendance that feature the boys singing covers or original songs, consistent Instagram and TikTok content and engagement on HYBE’s social/commerce platform, Weverse.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Each is an extraordinary and singular work, and each expands Krasznahorkai’s range.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2025
The couple’s philosophy extends to how FSA expands.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Its extendable tabletop expands to give you extra room when entertaining, while two drawers tuck away remotes and other essentials.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
With a deep inhalation, your rib cage expands, and the serratus anterior supports the scapulae along the ribs during expansion.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Harrison Dickinson’s feature directorial debut expands to more than 100 runs nationally on 10/17.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Now The Chair Company, on HBO, expands it even further, to eight half-hour installments.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
There’s also a Spotify podcast that expands on the participants’ stories, live sessions with hundreds of fans in attendance that feature the boys singing covers or original songs, consistent Instagram and TikTok content and engagement on HYBE’s social/commerce platform, Weverse.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Each is an extraordinary and singular work, and each expands Krasznahorkai’s range.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2025
The couple’s philosophy extends to how FSA expands.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Its extendable tabletop expands to give you extra room when entertaining, while two drawers tuck away remotes and other essentials.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
With a deep inhalation, your rib cage expands, and the serratus anterior supports the scapulae along the ribs during expansion.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expands
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While this may be viewed as an inconvenience in comparison to an eternally waterproof technical fabric, the patina that develops as the wax shifts is viewed as a feature unto itself.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
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Werktitel develops and produces innovative concepts at the intersection of entertainment, live experience and brand activation.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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The uptick in confrontations comes as the administration increases its efforts to deport millions of undocumented migrants, an approach critics say has led to aggressive enforcement tactics, due process violations and the mistreatment of migrants.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Denton's study increases the possible window of Herschel's formation from one million years to ten million.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and showrun by Amar Kaushik, the film extends the franchise’s mythology while introducing new folklore, humor and emotional depth.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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Since this difference extends to Taiwanese computer keyboards, my initial ignorance became a translation opportunity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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When only subsidized units are considered, the share rises to 90%.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Smoke rises from southern Gaza following Israeli airstrikes, in Deir al-Balah today.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Its low-code structure not only simplifies integration but also accelerates deployment, enabling companies to implement robotic systems in days rather than weeks or months.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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This method does not require drilling new wells, which significantly reduces setup costs and environmental disruption and accelerates deployment.—
Moones Alamooti,
The Conversation,
8 Oct. 2025
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Once all spots are sold, the breaker opens the box live online, revealing which cards go to which participant based on the predetermined assignments.—
Mark Billingsley,
Sacbee.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The elevator opens to the foyer, where 12-foot ceilings and polished stone floors lead into the massive great room, stretching 80 feet long; there’s plenty of room to accommodate a trio of lounging and dining areas.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
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Croup swells the upper area of the passageways— lungs are a separate issue.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
14 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, swells generated by Priscilla are expected to affect portions of the coast of southwestern and west-central Mexico.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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To enhance the verisimilitude of his wraparound segment, Cheel augments the fictional story of alien-contact footage discovered at a yard sale with nonfiction asides about UFO culture.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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With fewer job openings for critical roles — since workers stay longer and AI augments their output — there is simply less need for recruiters to find workers to fill non-critical roles.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Expands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expands. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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