Synonyms of expansions

expansions

noun

plural of expansion

1

as in increases

something added (as by growth)

the museum's new wing is only the first in a series of expansions planned for the next decade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• additions
• boosts
• gains
• increments
• raises
• augmentations
• rises
• accruals
• proliferations
• supplements
• accretions
• more
• addenda
• upticks
• pluses
• accumulations
• continuations
• extensions
• step-ups
• collections
• spikes
• gatherings
• complements
• jumps
• appendixes
• accessions
• assemblages
• upturns
• uptrends
• run-ups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reductions
• losses
• decreases
• shrinkages
• declines
• depletions
• diminutions
• abatements
• falls
• decrements
• deductions
• subtractions
• diminishments
• falloffs
• drop-offs
• step-downs

2

as in evolutions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evolutions
• developments
• progresses
• progressions
• growths
• improvements
• advancements
• refinements
• elaborations
• enhancements
• emergences
• betterments
• maturations
• perfections
• incubations
• augmentations
• additions
• metamorphoses
• flowerings
• supplementations
• evolvements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regressions
• reversions
• relapses
• retrogressions
• lapses
• declines
• devaluations
• degenerations
• regresses
• degeneracies
• degradations
• downgrades
• decays
• declinations
• deteriorations
• declensions
• downfalls
• descents
• backslides
• decadences

3

as in expanses

a wide space or area

we gazed in awe at the star-strewn expansion of nighttime sky above us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expanses
• stretches
• lengths
• distances
• plains
• sheets
• reaches
• wastes
• fields
• territories
• depths
• breadths
• extents
• spreads
• domains
• extensions
• spheres
• spectra
• sweeps
• scales
• scopes
• voids
• amplitudes
• magnitudes
• ranges
• spans
• latitudes
• gamuts
• compasses
• immensities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expansions

Its the latest in a series of expansions for Vallarta, which opened a store in Rancho Cucamonga in April and opened its first location outside of California in Arizona in January. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

The move follows similar expansions by other prominent crypto investors. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Kohl’s said brand arrivals are happening across all beauty categories, such as Khloé Kardashian, Givenchy, Crown Affair and Topicals, as well as expansions from Kayali and Jo Malone. — David Moin, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Over the past 10 years, Veronica Beard saw a period of significant growth, with a quick succession of store openings, product category launches and expansions. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026

Just as significant, Hello has continued to keep the game vibrant with a constant stream of free expansions, including the recent Cosmos update in September, which fleshed out the vast expanse of space with more things to explore. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026

Crunchyroll announced several company expansions, including a brand new division and partnerships with PlayStation and manga publishers during the inaugural Anime Future Forum. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Mamdani first announced the universal childcare parent survey in March, and top administration officials have said the data will continue to inform future expansions. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

Should Room418 originals be successful, the company is eyeing expansions into film, television, adaptations and experiences. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026