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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
Accessibility There is one fully accessible treehouse (and more ADA rooms to come as Lovango expands in future phases).
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Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Advocate expands educational opportunities for workers The health system is also prioritizing long-term career growth.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
The show highlights curiosity and problem-solving, while quietly breaking down stereotypes about Black people, and expands what kids imagine is possible for themselves.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
The move significantly expands Pro Shop’s coverage of women’s professional golf across players, tour storylines and marquee events.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This new volume expands on that sentiment, serving as another urgent manifesto for our tumultuous time.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Furthermore, as the energy system digitizes, the threat surface for cyberattacks expands.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The merger dramatically expands Mediawan’s presence in North America, though the combined company will be headquartered in Paris.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Those who live outside District 10 and are interested in receiving help from the Denver Pet Deposit Program can share their information and will be notified if the program expands.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Advocate expands educational opportunities for workers The health system is also prioritizing long-term career growth.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
The show highlights curiosity and problem-solving, while quietly breaking down stereotypes about Black people, and expands what kids imagine is possible for themselves.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
The move significantly expands Pro Shop’s coverage of women’s professional golf across players, tour storylines and marquee events.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This new volume expands on that sentiment, serving as another urgent manifesto for our tumultuous time.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Furthermore, as the energy system digitizes, the threat surface for cyberattacks expands.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The merger dramatically expands Mediawan’s presence in North America, though the combined company will be headquartered in Paris.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Those who live outside District 10 and are interested in receiving help from the Denver Pet Deposit Program can share their information and will be notified if the program expands.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expands
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Instead, each dolphin develops their vocal signature on their own through vocal learning, the process of modifying sound patterns based on social experiences and interactions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cross said frostbite develops in stages.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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That’s because the physical exertion of shoveling increases heart rate and blood pressure, while at the same time the cold constricts blood vessels–a double whammy of stressors.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a low-cost hydrogel coating that cools solar panel hot spots and increases the power output, thus improving their overall performance and reliability.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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The lane – one used to absorb traffic during construction work – extends from just north of Paddock Road to State Route 562, also known as the Norwood Lateral.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Jan. 2026
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Support sits at $245, while resistance is near $260 and extends to $265.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, if one spouse is 65 or older, that income threshold rises to $33,100.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2026
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Picture sipping coffee as the sun rises over the Rockies, or gliding past red rock canyons en route to Glacier National Park, all from the comfort of a panoramic observation car.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Participation accelerates growth, but the platform owners ultimately govern access, pricing and strategic direction.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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History shows that once a government normalizes this language, the slide accelerates.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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His original sketches and the finished product—which opens and closes like a vintage sliding travel clock—are remarkably similar.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Survivor Café officially opens tomorrow, and reservations are available online.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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While the number of retirees swells, the pool of workers funding the social safety net — and caring for the aging population — is narrowing.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
7 Jan. 2026
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There's a sort of a natural world religiousness or spirituality or philosophy that swells around a lot of things and different characters.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
6 Jan. 2026
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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In addition, an agency’s team will be able to explain how AI visibility augments your overall brand authority and discovery.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Expands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expands. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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