EXPANDS Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

expands

verb

Definition of expands next

present tense third-person singular of expand

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 rollout of Gemini Omni Flash is currently limited to select subscription tiers in the Gemini app, with broader access expected as the deployment expands. —

Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026 In an interview included in press notes for the documentary, the director expands on his vision of providing a balanced view of history. —

Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 May 2026 Firefly expands Central Texas footprint. —

Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026 As the strategic role of the CFO expands, these imperatives naturally translate into a focused set of leadership actions. —

Tom Hood, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Bodega owners, many of whom operate on thin profit margins, have similarly voiced concern that city-run sites could undercut neighborhood businesses that have long served as informal food anchors in working-class communities, warning of potential job losses and store closures if the model expands. —

Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 21 May 2026 Yes—putting metaphorical pen to page is fundamental, but so, too, is nurturing that which expands my literary capacity. —

Literary Hub, 15 May 2026 Foundation and soil issues Charlotte sits in the Piedmont region, where red clay soil expands when wet and shrinks when dry. —

Ryan Brennan may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026 The trip coincides with the next step for The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood as the organization expands internationally. —

Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 May 2026

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After losing everything, Dean turns to coaching youth hockey and develops meaningful relationships with the kids.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Trust develops through a substantial body of online content, including articles, podcasts, videos, and books.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026