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
The Church gained recruits in South Korea, but the popularity of mainstream Christianity limited its expansion.
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E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
That not only confirmed that the universe is expanding as Edwin Hubble suggested a century ago, but shockingly revealed that this expansion is accelerating.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
And though the couple have a very long way to go to catch up with Cannon — who has 12 children with six different women — Rihanna also hasn’t been shy about hinting at a further expansion of their young family.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
The film is an expansion of her 2023 short of the same name.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
That not only confirmed that the universe is expanding as Edwin Hubble suggested a century ago, but shockingly revealed that this expansion is accelerating.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
And though the couple have a very long way to go to catch up with Cannon — who has 12 children with six different women — Rihanna also hasn’t been shy about hinting at a further expansion of their young family.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
The film is an expansion of her 2023 short of the same name.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
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Even so, salary increases remain comparatively high by historic standards (the pre-pandemic norm was 3%) amid higher total labor expenses (which include salaries, bonuses, variable pay and benefits costs).—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The goal is to have office construction increase, said Mike Smith, president and CEO of Charlotte Center City Partners.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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An evolution of fall’s modern prep trend, the spring 2026 runways swapped country codes for literary references, grounding the collections with intellectual flair.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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These measurements could help track phase changes and microstructural evolution inside the particles.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Located on Siesta Key near downtown Sarasota on the state's west coast, this kid-friendly beach has a wide expanse of soft, powdery white, quartz-crystal sand that somehow doesn’t get hot in the Florida sun.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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It’s perfectly situated for wanders down the beautiful expanse of Flamand beach or hikes to the highest point of the island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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While that’s a boost for exporters, leaders in the region are concerned that broader economic disruption from a conflict would outweigh the extra income.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That was helped along by a boost in Cognac sales of more than 3 percent after a 4 percent dip over the rest of the year—not quite enough to balance this out, but potentially a good sign overall.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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The development is the latest as Syria's new leaders have struggled since toppling former President Bashar Assad in December 2024 to assert their full authority over the country torn by nearly 14 years of civil war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The program required the developments to remain affordable for more than a half-century to receive the funding.—
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Layer Zero’s six-piece launch collection will feature lightweight, flexible shapewear made from a blend of microfiber nylon and spandex offering four-way stretch, moisture wicking and frictionless bonded seams.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Now, even the staunchest merino mavens acknowledge that the fiber is enhanced in socks by adding nylon and other materials for better stretch and durability.—
Scott Douglas,
Outside,
3 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, Jamie Krents has been promoted to President and CEO of UMe, in addition to his current role as President and CEO of UMG’s Verve Label Group.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Forward Vieira, on a season’s loan from Arsenal, produced all sorts of craft throughout, in addition to nervelessly converting that penalty.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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In my classroom, the difference between progress and failure often comes down to whether someone trusted can rock a baby during the first period.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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These projects remind us that progress didn’t happen by accident, and that joy and pain can sometimes exist side by side.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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