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
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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
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as in expanses
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 expansions
Those expansions were made possible with Inflation Reduction Act funding.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The funding has helped several grant recipients make plans for expansions and upgrades that have been delayed.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
At Phoenix Children's, Meyer said, the loss of extra funding would curtail expansions of care for children and growth of the hospital's workforce.
—Phil Galewitz, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Projects will be deferred or canceled, expansions will be rethought, hours and services will be reduced and prices will be pushed up for residents and visitors.
—Mark Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The exception to 'nobody in the AAA space is still working on RTS projects' might be Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios; Age of Empires — one of the undisputed greats of the genre — is still alive and regularly getting new entries, expansions, and smaller content packs.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Production of new cars is down Fiorani said any production increases have been due to plants getting in front of tariffs by producing ahead of demand, not by plant expansions.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
JetBlue framed the move as part of a broader push to give members more flexibility and access to destinations across Europe, while reiterating recent product and route expansions intended to broaden how points could be earned and spent.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Trodelvy’s label expansions and the company’s cell therapy portfolio represent potential multibillion-dollar growth opportunities.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The funding has helped several grant recipients make plans for expansions and upgrades that have been delayed.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
At Phoenix Children's, Meyer said, the loss of extra funding would curtail expansions of care for children and growth of the hospital's workforce.
—Phil Galewitz, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Projects will be deferred or canceled, expansions will be rethought, hours and services will be reduced and prices will be pushed up for residents and visitors.
—Mark Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The exception to 'nobody in the AAA space is still working on RTS projects' might be Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios; Age of Empires — one of the undisputed greats of the genre — is still alive and regularly getting new entries, expansions, and smaller content packs.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Production of new cars is down Fiorani said any production increases have been due to plants getting in front of tariffs by producing ahead of demand, not by plant expansions.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
JetBlue framed the move as part of a broader push to give members more flexibility and access to destinations across Europe, while reiterating recent product and route expansions intended to broaden how points could be earned and spent.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Trodelvy’s label expansions and the company’s cell therapy portfolio represent potential multibillion-dollar growth opportunities.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansions
Noun
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So on one hand, McKinsey estimates global demand for data center capacity at 19% to 22% increases each year from 2023 to 2030, for an over 300% increase in demand and something like 171 to 219 gigawatts a year of capacity.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The guns are fun evolutions of what’s come before.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Sky Rover rooftop tent (RTT) clearly shares some DNA with the top floor of the Safari cruisin' Wingman but also brings a few changes, evolutions and additions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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Backcountry exploration When people seek a break from the pace of modern life and the demands of being digitally connected, national parks contain expanses of backcountry, where signs of civilization are sparse, and where profound natural beauty, adventure and solitude are still available.—
Jeffrey C. Hallo,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
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Much of the rest of the hike was dry and traversed gentle gravel bars or smooth limestone expanses, skirting the edges of grassy bluffs and rocky cliffs.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Royals — who made a few quality starting additions — decided his best fit would be as a full-time relief pitcher.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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CultureBanx noted that these aren’t just shelf additions, they’re anchored by digital storytelling, influencer partnerships, and in-store displays that celebrate culture.—
Kori Hale,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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There were major developments this week in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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The island already has a winning blend of natural beauty, community and adventure, but now a cruise terminal, airport expansions and larger resort developments are on the way.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The New York Mets keep enduring lengthy rough stretches.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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In 2022 and 2024, there were similar blank stretches, but both seasons ended with major wallops to Florida — Hurricanes Ian and Nicole in 2022, and Hurricanes Helene and Milton last year.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That could happen unless more of them reap economic benefits – such as faster revenue growth and considerable boosts in productivity.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bet boosts are one of the best parts about signing up with bet365 Sportsbook.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Of course as their cross-country road trip progresses and Felice racks up first-round-loss after first-round-loss, Gatti’s louche lifestyle is revealed to have a darker, more depressive aspect.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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As your career progresses and your needs change, some relationships may naturally fade while new ones emerge.—
Sherry Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Expansions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansions. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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