1
as in increase
something added (as by growth)
the museum's new wing is only the first in a series of expansions planned for the next decade
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2
as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the expansion of remedial reading classes into a district-wide program using school volunteers for a variety of needs
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as in expanse
a wide space or area
we gazed in awe at the star-strewn expansion of nighttime sky above us
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Recent Examples of expansion
Be sure to leave about 1 inch of headspace at the top of the container to allow for that expansion.
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Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
At Death Valley National Park, the most expansion bloom areas were along South Badwater Road leading up to Badwater Basin, where Lake Manly was shimmering, and several miles beyond.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
The Big Ten followed with nine and the ACC and Big 12 with eight apiece — an unsurprising result in an era of massive conference expansion and NIL compensation drawing top players to the biggest spenders.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Because the Seattle and Las Vegas teams would land in the Western Conference, executives reportedly expect either the Minnesota Timberwolves or Memphis Grizzlies to move to the Eastern Conference should the expansion be approved.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
At Death Valley National Park, the most expansion bloom areas were along South Badwater Road leading up to Badwater Basin, where Lake Manly was shimmering, and several miles beyond.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
The Big Ten followed with nine and the ACC and Big 12 with eight apiece — an unsurprising result in an era of massive conference expansion and NIL compensation drawing top players to the biggest spenders.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Because the Seattle and Las Vegas teams would land in the Western Conference, executives reportedly expect either the Minnesota Timberwolves or Memphis Grizzlies to move to the Eastern Conference should the expansion be approved.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
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Both variants feature rapid charging technology that remains effective even in harsh climates – at temperatures as low as −22°F, charging time increases by only about three minutes, CarNewsChina reported.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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That divergence is largely the result of the fact that the consumer price index weighs housing inflation more heavily, and the rate of increases in rent has slowed alongside the overall economy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cody Cofer, Autumn Hill's attorney, pointed out the evolution of Baumann's cooperation with the government.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The findings may tell us something about human evolution.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2026
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That expanse of floor space is more than seven Lenox Square malls or nearly twice the footprint of the Pentagon.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even the park entrance sign is surrounded by a bed of color, a stark contrast to the barren expanses that usually greet visitors.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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But the initial boost to stocks of Archer, BETA, and rival Joby Aviation was short-lived.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Now, climate change is giving these squatters a boost.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, the Senate passed a broad bipartisan bill on housing, which seeks to adjust policies to increase construction and limit institutional ownership of home development.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The research is being led by specialists involved in China’s air-defense radar development.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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During a three-game stretch in early February, Arenas showed the world his sky-high potential.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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At Houston's Hobby Airport, 53% of officers called out on March 8, with 47% calling out the following day – resulting in nearly half of scheduled officers not reporting to work during the two-day stretch.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The gift was designated to further advance and highlight essential and high-level glioblastoma research at UC San Diego, in addition to inspiring others to follow suit and ultimately contribute to this critical and developing area of medical research.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The addition of Crosby was supposed to be the piece to help lift the Ravens over the top, with the draft picks expected to be part of a rebuilding effort for the Raiders.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Speak clearly, then document agreements to secure your progress.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Canning’s progress Right-hander Griffin Canning threw about 24 pitches in simulated game on Sunday morning in Peoria, his second time facing hitters this spring.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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