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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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The architects varied the floor planes and ceiling heights inside to help define spaces in lieu of walls, maintaining views of the panorama through expanses of floor-to-ceiling glass shaded by broad hemlock eaves.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Looking out at an endless expanse of ocean blue while the foaming tide rolls in is enough to put anyone in a vacation state of mind.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 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 7 Jun. 2026.
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