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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3
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
Casey’s already has a presence in Naperville as part of its recent Chicago-area expansion, with stores at Ogden Avenue and Naper Boulevard, Route 59 and 75th Street, and — the newest location to reopen as a Casey’s — Plainfield/Naperville Road and 75th Street.
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Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Preliminary data for the first quarter of 2025 showed a 0.2% expansion.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 9 May 2025
The tool launched in beta with a select set of cities, with broader expansion to come.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Rumors have long suggested that an expansion team could be headed to TGL in 2026, and now some light has been shed on who that might be.
—Troy Finnegan, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Preliminary data for the first quarter of 2025 showed a 0.2% expansion.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 9 May 2025
The tool launched in beta with a select set of cities, with broader expansion to come.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Rumors have long suggested that an expansion team could be headed to TGL in 2026, and now some light has been shed on who that might be.
—Troy Finnegan, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
Noun
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That’s above the 3.2% price increase expected for food-at-home purchased from grocery stores or supermarkets.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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That’s also the case for a $4,000 increase in the standard deduction for seniors.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The case is one of many discoveries of relatively recent biological adaptation that could upend a long-standing idea about the evolution of our species.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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Barry Diller has seen nearly every evolution of the entertainment business.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The debris flow had barreled more than a mile down the mountain, leaving an expanse of mud and rocks.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
19 May 2025
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Given its expanse into a head-to-toe resort wear outfitter that even trades in unstructured jackets and knitted trainers, how does the label continue to grow without losing sight of its original purpose?—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
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The back-and-forth continued into a 15-15 third set as Tyler Goldberg’s defense off the bench gave the Rockets a significant boost, and Rozman heated up for five kills, but the Warriors took 10 of the next 13 points.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2025
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For companies with brand and reputation motivations, supporting a nonprofit can provide both a marketing boost and reputation defense during layoffs or other negative events.—
Josh Birkholz,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The group has speakers, field trips and other activities that promote the development of skills and friendships.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Since the mid-2000s, Abu Dhabi has been actively pursuing new economic opportunities, with major efforts accelerating in the 2006–2008 period under its strategic Economic Vision 2030 plan, when Yas Island development began.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Ritual de Terra Resort & Spa Tucked away from the main stretch of restaurants and hotels along the coast, Ritual de Terra offers a secluded place to unwind.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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After being with the club through the toughest schedule in baseball and facing some of the best pitching in the game, Shaw should have a slightly easier time these next few weeks as the Cubs enter a stretch of the schedule that includes the Miami Marlins, Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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In addition to acting, Amara is a model currently signed with The Rock Agency.—
Avalon Hester,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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In addition to proof of citizenship, the bill also would require states to remove anyone identified as a noncitizen from voter rolls.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Joel, Avie, and Bryan paid keen attention to progress, leaving Gill to immerse himself in the football side and the brothers then committed to a bigger space housing 40 to 50 employees in Pall Mall at an annual rent of £5million.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Brimming with character, capital city Muscat is home to cultural attractions that offer a glimpse at the country’s profound connection to its heritage while embracing a nuanced approach to modern progress.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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