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
As K-pop revs up its global expansion, one of the sleepers is the bubbly girl group STAYC, whose songs possess a fun-house exuberance (The Theatre at M.S.G.; Oct. 21).
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Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
Analysts note the company’s efforts to improve its work culture, including earlier expansions of training programs, wage hikes for hourly staff, and the introduction of bonus programs for frontline workers.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
Some animal rights groups argued the decision sets a dangerous precedent, including Bear Defenders, a campaign to oppose the expansion of bear hunting in Florida.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
That foundation of family support has fueled its expansion into year-round programming, including automotive education, STEM experiences, scholarship awards and multiple car shows.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 Aug. 2025
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Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
Analysts note the company’s efforts to improve its work culture, including earlier expansions of training programs, wage hikes for hourly staff, and the introduction of bonus programs for frontline workers.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
Some animal rights groups argued the decision sets a dangerous precedent, including Bear Defenders, a campaign to oppose the expansion of bear hunting in Florida.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
That foundation of family support has fueled its expansion into year-round programming, including automotive education, STEM experiences, scholarship awards and multiple car shows.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
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Sony Pictures reported a 76% year-on-year surge in operating income to JPY 18.7 billion ($129 million) for the quarter ended June 30, driven by a sharp increase in series deliveries within its television productions unit, the company reported Thursday.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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The completion of the intersection will bring an end to an eight-year project that was delayed by cost increases.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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This year’s Next Billion-Dollar Startups tells a story of evolution: not just in valuation potential, but in how startups are getting there.—
TrueBridge Capital,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The California Surf Museum will present the Silver Skater Award to eight skateboarders who have made significant contributions to the culture and evolution of skateboarding.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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But the Connector will run through a critical portion of the Florida Wildlife Corridor, an 18-million-acre expanse of state land that provides habitat for many fragile plants and animals, said Jason Lauritsen, the chief conservation officer with the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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My route from the airport passed thick cornfields, lush trees, and expanses of green grass.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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Domestic Parks & Experiences revenue jumped 10% to $6.4 billion and operating income grew 22% to $1.7 billion with higher spending and more hotel stays at the parks and resorts and, to a lesser extent, a boost from Disney Cruise Line from the launch of the Disney Treasure in the March quarter.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Their combined net worth rocketed 74% to $1.6 billion as shares of Converge got a massive boost, partly from the government’s efforts to increase internet access across the archipelago.—
Jane Ho,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Nevertheless, Duffy is putting his imprint on the space agency, seeking to emphasize the agency's human exploration plans, including the development of a lunar base, and ending NASA's efforts to study planet Earth and its changing climate.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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Randy Tucker No matter how big or small, every development project must start somewhere, and Avondale residents now know where one of the newest developments coming to their neighborhood will begin.—
Randy Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Aug. 2025
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This marks the third consecutive preseason the Sooners are outside the top 10, something that last happened 1996-2000, a stretch that included four years being unranked.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Just ahead, a stretch of warmer waters and less storm-toppling wind shear could give it the opportunity to strengthen into a hurricane on Thursday and then a major — Category 3 — hurricane over the weekend.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Both are series regulars, in addition to Taylor Ortega (The Four Seasons), who will play Morgan.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
13 Aug. 2025
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In addition to the heavy hitters from the North Shore, a few of the top schools from the South side of town made their way to Memorial Field, including reigning Div. 4 Super Bowl champion Scituate.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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This, after all, has been the story of human progress.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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While the district claims deficit progress, its own projections show future budget holes growing — even assuming the property levy is raised to its legal cap limit each year.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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