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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 expanses
Much of the rest of the hike was dry and traversed gentle gravel bars or smooth limestone expanses, skirting the edges of grassy bluffs and rocky cliffs.
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Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Andres Garcia Lachner/Costa Elena While Costa Rica comes equipped with towering volcanoes and vast expanses of shoreline, few of its natural features can match the grandeur of the Guanacaste Conservation Area.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
As a bit of scene-setting, Kim’s Video, for New Yorkers of a certain vintage, was once the place to explore the vast, bonkers expanses of the cinematic universe.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
Then in 2023, nearly an inch of rain fell on the site, creating expanses of thick mud that required organizers to put a no-driving order in place.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2025
Designed by architect Michael Upwall, the seven-bedroom, 16-bathroom chalet is all dramatic geometry and vast expanses of glass, with panoramic views of Jordanelle Reservoir, Bald Mountain, and the Uinta Mountains.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
These wide expanses of dense maritime forest are largely left alone.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
The eastern portion of the country was heavily forested, while the Great Plains and western regions contained vast expanses of grasslands and shrubs.
—Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The long list of variables spoke to the complexity of carving horizontal wells in deep, hot expanses of granite.
—Brent Crane, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025
Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Andres Garcia Lachner/Costa Elena While Costa Rica comes equipped with towering volcanoes and vast expanses of shoreline, few of its natural features can match the grandeur of the Guanacaste Conservation Area.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
As a bit of scene-setting, Kim’s Video, for New Yorkers of a certain vintage, was once the place to explore the vast, bonkers expanses of the cinematic universe.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
Then in 2023, nearly an inch of rain fell on the site, creating expanses of thick mud that required organizers to put a no-driving order in place.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2025
Designed by architect Michael Upwall, the seven-bedroom, 16-bathroom chalet is all dramatic geometry and vast expanses of glass, with panoramic views of Jordanelle Reservoir, Bald Mountain, and the Uinta Mountains.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
These wide expanses of dense maritime forest are largely left alone.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
The eastern portion of the country was heavily forested, while the Great Plains and western regions contained vast expanses of grasslands and shrubs.
—Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The long list of variables spoke to the complexity of carving horizontal wells in deep, hot expanses of granite.
—Brent Crane, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanses
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In June 2008, it was revealed that two expansions — Heart of the Swarm and Legacy of the Void — would continue the campaign of Wings of Liberty, the base-game StarCraft 2 release.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Position for Continued Growth Thriving is more than just meeting immediate needs, planning big events, or building expansions.—
Rachelle Rutherford,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Gold has historically been considered a refuge during times of economic volatility, with investors flocking to the metal during stretches of inflation, fiat currency risks and political crises.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Caglianone also went through some difficult stretches.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The new, fully customizable itinerary showcases equally powerful landscapes, ranging from the sweeping dunes of Sossusvlei to the vast deserts of Damaraland to the rugged mountains and sprawling plains of Kaokoland.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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This region, situated to the southeast of Lake Chapala, bordering the state of Michoacán, is characterized by fertile plains and rugged highlands.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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This mechanism explains why PAH emission is detectable at such vast distances from the galaxy, according to the statement.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Visibility may drop suddenly and over short distances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Target dropped new trench coats in various lengths and shades, with prices starting at just $22.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Frequent flyers will go to great lengths to avoid checking their luggage, going so far as wearing their bulky hiking boots on the plane or vacuum-sealing their clothes before packing them into their carry-on.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The sheets go through a double brushing process, so they are guaranteed to be extra soft on both sides.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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These are some of the softest bed sheets out there, just take it from Alpert.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Expanses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanses. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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