Thesaurus results for EXPANSE

expanse

noun

ik-ˈspan(t)s

Definition of expanse

as in expansion

a wide space or area the great explorers who crossed the vast expanses of the seven seas in small ships

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Recent Examples of expanse There’s also an expanse on a big tee to show some personality—literally. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 July 2026 Its blue expanse, Alpine backdrop and shifting mountain light give the old resort towns along the water a natural theater of their own. — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The seaside expanse offers up a lounge and a panoramic sunpad that holds two Seabobs beneath. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 July 2026 The flat expanse of Winnipeg, Canada, where it was filmed, makes a good topographical match for east Kansas. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for expanse

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Seven & i has been accelerating its global expansion with an eye toward increasing its worldwide store count, including Japan, from 87,000 to 100,000 by 2030.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 17 July 2026
This strategic move signals Janie and Jack's broader expansion into authentic lifestyle partnerships, emphasizing experiences over products.

— Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of expansion

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That sequence would be remembered as one of the more famous, hilarious stretches in recent golf history, maybe even the core memory of Spieth’s ever-entertaining prime.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
The Derby's public address announcer implored the fans to cheer during some quiet stretches when homers — non-Phillies edition — were hit.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of stretch

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In an era when soundbites and short clips reign supreme, some of the most powerful people in the world are sitting down with Lex Fridman to have conversations of epic length.

— Leslie Horn Peterson, Time, 14 July 2026
While those who have six months or less to live qualify for hospice coverage, the median length of a hospice enrollment in 2024 was only 19 days.

— Jane Callahan, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

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