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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
The tax law also expands Pell Grant eligibility to students enrolled in shorter-term workforce training programs.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The temporary rule expands that list to 29 specific degree programs, including master of science in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, and doctor of nurse anesthesia practice.
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Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Ultimately, upgrading to high-performance tires significantly expands a vehicle's safety margin, enhancing control and the effectiveness of safety systems, providing crucial extra room for error in critical situations.
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Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Thus a perfectly strange, even thrillingly exotic but deeply and elusively meaningful familiar-feeling personal adventure that expands your spiritual base.
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Padgett Powell,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The feature expands on Vilaplana and Parker’s proof-of-concept short, which was accepted into ten film festivals.
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Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Marine Corps expands automation Marine Corps officials believe autonomous logistics vehicles could extend the reach of air defense units while easing the burden on personnel operating in contested environments.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
The renewal expands on three years of collaboration meant to modernize the technology behind key league operations.
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Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
International rescue effort expands The international response has continued to grow rapidly.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The temporary rule expands that list to 29 specific degree programs, including master of science in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, and doctor of nurse anesthesia practice.
—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Ultimately, upgrading to high-performance tires significantly expands a vehicle's safety margin, enhancing control and the effectiveness of safety systems, providing crucial extra room for error in critical situations.
—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Thus a perfectly strange, even thrillingly exotic but deeply and elusively meaningful familiar-feeling personal adventure that expands your spiritual base.
—
Padgett Powell,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The feature expands on Vilaplana and Parker’s proof-of-concept short, which was accepted into ten film festivals.
—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Marine Corps expands automation Marine Corps officials believe autonomous logistics vehicles could extend the reach of air defense units while easing the burden on personnel operating in contested environments.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
The renewal expands on three years of collaboration meant to modernize the technology behind key league operations.
—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
International rescue effort expands The international response has continued to grow rapidly.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expands
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As this increasingly audacious killer develops a devoted following among the city’s powerless, Bishop becomes convinced these murders connect back to SF’s most powerful man, his own father, Lincoln Graves (John Malkovich).
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency develops and updates maps that determine who's in a flood plain and must buy insurance, and to help communities plan.
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During pregnancy, iron demand increases to support both the baby and placenta, while postpartum recovery can further lower ferritin due to blood loss.
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Beginning a section of rules with a short explanation about the rule’s purpose makes a more positive statement to the community, and hopefully increases community compliance and cooperation.
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Tuesday’s ruling declares the case a class action and extends the order nationwide.
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Leadership extends far beyond an intellectual and emotional endeavor.
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And by the 12th year, this number rises to $113,000, exceeding the median salary for graduate degree-holders in the state, according to the data released by the UC’s Institutional Research and Academic Planning department.
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Timeline Tuesday, July 7-Thursday, July 16The last-quarter moon rises around midnight on July 7, leaving the evening sky dark and beginning July’s best stargazing window.
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Discovery process accelerates For decades, scientists have relied largely on trial and error to discover superconducting materials.
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Problem-solving accelerates because feedback is immediate, silos begin to break down and team members feel empowered to contribute.
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Steady effort opens a surprisingly easy door.
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November 22 – December 21 Steady effort opens a surprisingly easy door.
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Most people only hear about it when a lymph node swells during a cold, or when a social media video promises a gua sha stone will detox their face.
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And if out-of-towners are visiting, the ranks of the older timers swells a few more.
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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.
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The core group now augments itself with the bass clarinetist Madison Greenstone, trombonist Weston Olencki, and, for the first time in the band’s history, vocals.
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