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
This coincided with a series of eligibility expansions to Medi-Cal, the state’s health insurance program for lower-income households.
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Calmatters, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
All of that may be about to change – in February, Gov. Ned Lamont proposed the largest expansion of early child education access in Connecticut history, making pre-K, the year before kindergarten for 4- and 5-year-olds, universally available to low-income families.
—Dr. Alissa Chen, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2025
Demand for breasts drove the expansion of the entire American poultry industry, Aho said.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2025
An iron horse hearkens to the railroad, and what the railroad brought to the West, which was expansion, and thereby Native people were somewhat driven back by the expansion of the railroad in the West.
—Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2025
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Calmatters, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
All of that may be about to change – in February, Gov. Ned Lamont proposed the largest expansion of early child education access in Connecticut history, making pre-K, the year before kindergarten for 4- and 5-year-olds, universally available to low-income families.
—Dr. Alissa Chen, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2025
Demand for breasts drove the expansion of the entire American poultry industry, Aho said.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2025
An iron horse hearkens to the railroad, and what the railroad brought to the West, which was expansion, and thereby Native people were somewhat driven back by the expansion of the railroad in the West.
—Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
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That's still an increase of $2 million over recent years.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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At the three-month mark, my skin visibly looked more glowy, likely thanks to the increase of collagen production.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
3 May 2025
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Private rooms are just the next evolution of the very off-exchange ecosystem Citadel helped create.—
Daniel Schlaepfer,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The handful of homes designed by the legendary American architect that are now for sale across the U.S. span a wide range of styles, price points, and construction dates, reflecting the evolution of Wright’s vision over his long career.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 May 2025
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On Florida’s Forgotten Coast, life moves slower and long expanses remain unmarred by development.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2025
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In February, the president ordered the federal government to dramatically scale back the functions of the Presidio Trust, which was established by Representative Nancy Pelosi and oversees a popular expanse with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
6 May 2025
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Original price: $30 The Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner gives your locks a moisture boost.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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That’s where an editor—like any editor, in any writing situation—can help wedding speakers find their voice and where, needed, provide a boost of confidence.—
Jon Posen,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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This interest in hair restoration procedures has led to the expansion of the hair restoration industry and to the development of new and innovative treatments.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Brentwood’s narrow canyons resist oversized development, and its village-scale retail discourages party-bus invasions.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The antitrust trial targeting Google's search business is heading into the home stretch, and the outcome could forever alter Google—and the web itself.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2025
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For extra comfort, they’re made of soft fabric that has some stretch.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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In addition to the loss of leadership, Stern said cutting NIH's ties to the Safe to Sleep campaign sends a disconcerting message to families who have experienced infant loss.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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In addition to the soundtrack, a largely instrumental score was also shared.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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President Donald Trump has threatened to walk away from the process unless material progress is made very soon.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Washington has repeatedly threatened to abandon its peace efforts unless there is real progress.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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