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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
It is set to overcome the growing competition for available land, a great challenge in solar energy expansion.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
The Legislature introduced a bill to repeal Medicaid expansion — a plan that covers about 90,000 low-income Idaho residents, and which voters approved on a ballot initiative — but that bill ultimately didn’t advance.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
Electrification, grid expansion and data center build-outs all require large amounts of copper for wiring, power transmission and cooling infrastructure.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Hyderabad’s previous Imax presence ended in 2015 when the Prasads Imax location – among the first Imax venues in India and a landmark in the company’s international expansion – closed.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
The Legislature introduced a bill to repeal Medicaid expansion — a plan that covers about 90,000 low-income Idaho residents, and which voters approved on a ballot initiative — but that bill ultimately didn’t advance.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
Electrification, grid expansion and data center build-outs all require large amounts of copper for wiring, power transmission and cooling infrastructure.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Hyderabad’s previous Imax presence ended in 2015 when the Prasads Imax location – among the first Imax venues in India and a landmark in the company’s international expansion – closed.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
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That was the largest increase in the plant’s more than 30-year history, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Since 2019, the National Poison Data System has fielded a nearly 1,500% increase in calls related to overdoses or side effects from injectable weight loss drugs.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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What is known today as the USACE Fellows Program, is the evolution of a World War II workforce development initiative to build an ecosystem of civilian STEM experts to lead critical infrastructure projects.—
Brandi Bufford,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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That was founded in 2005 as an evolution of what was originally As Four.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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And like any mani, there’s all to play for on the expanse of your nails.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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From this location, the fitness center and pools enjoy commanding views of the coastal mountains and the expanse of Silicon Valley down to San Jose.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Other recent call-ups, like Nick Sogard and Mickey Gasper, have also given the lineup a boost.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Dell said Thursday that its server unit had gotten a massive boost from widening AI adoption, challenging analysts’ assessment that demand for the business was already reflected in the stock price.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Hilton wants to restore California’s competitive edge as a place for productions by creating financial incentives for film productions, cover the initial and technical costs associated with the development of a film or television project and reserve funding for independent and mid-budget projects.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Several of the advanced weapons systems the battleships are intended to field remain in development; the Navy hasn’t yet shown they can be integrated successfully onto a ship.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller suggested the visible tension reflected a team struggling to find answers during a difficult stretch.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The quiet two-bedroom beach villa, ideal for families traveling together, has its own sandy stretch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In addition to the all-hours gym, there is a squash court for those who want to practice their serve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Pulte will remain as chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and FHFA director in addition to acting as national intelligence director.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Refreshingly, the name Tilly Norwood was seldom uttered, and that alone struck many attendees as progress.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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While large-scale practical quantum computers remain a work in progress, governments and technology companies increasingly view the field as a strategic industry that could shape future scientific discovery and economic competitiveness.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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