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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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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
In addition to her Oscar-winning acting work, Paltrow is the founder of goop, multiple category-ensemble of brands, including goop Beauty, GWYN, and goop Kitchen, a fast-growing, health-forward take-out and delivery concept with 13 locations and new market expansions underway.
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Marc Malkin, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
For EssilorLuxottica, the burgeoning demand for AI glasses comes with a downside, in the form of lower profit margins due to costs such as factory expansions and more-expensive electronic components.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
And while the name has changed and updates and expansions have been made over the decades, the soul and aesthetics of the original still come through.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Part of that spend will go toward Corning's fiber-optic cable and connectivity solutions to support AI data center expansions.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Once construction is complete and current bank staff occupy the new building, renovations and expansions will begin for the new Village Hall.
—Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Roscoe told the Statesman that the expansions were possible because of the large number of donations the organization received each year.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
The firm provided engineering services for major improvements at Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums, including concourse expansions, infrastructure relocation and site utilities.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Many advocates say his legacy on child care includes some unfulfilled promises, though the expansions have been substantial.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Marc Malkin, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
For EssilorLuxottica, the burgeoning demand for AI glasses comes with a downside, in the form of lower profit margins due to costs such as factory expansions and more-expensive electronic components.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
And while the name has changed and updates and expansions have been made over the decades, the soul and aesthetics of the original still come through.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Part of that spend will go toward Corning's fiber-optic cable and connectivity solutions to support AI data center expansions.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Once construction is complete and current bank staff occupy the new building, renovations and expansions will begin for the new Village Hall.
—Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Roscoe told the Statesman that the expansions were possible because of the large number of donations the organization received each year.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
The firm provided engineering services for major improvements at Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums, including concourse expansions, infrastructure relocation and site utilities.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Many advocates say his legacy on child care includes some unfulfilled promises, though the expansions have been substantial.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansions
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Los Angeles Unified school officials said Tuesday that student participation and performance in Advanced Placement courses have risen above pre-pandemic levels, citing double-digit increases in enrollment and exams taken since the 2020-2021 school year.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Aid to Ukraine is slow and increases in NATO defense budgets to 5% of national income are pledged for nine years from now – when few current leaders will be in power.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Guests can choose to ride their favorite of Eevee’s evolutions, plus Ponyta and Rapidash (and their Galarian forms), on the carousel, and every adorable electric-type powers Pikachu’s spinning ride.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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That’s one of several recent evolutions in ESPN’s distribution strategy, as the company balances digital growth with cable dominance—and tries to maintain fan support along the way.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Tryall Club Nestled between a championship golf course and the shimmering expanses of the Caribbean Sea, The Tryall Club is a collection of 74 private villas that, in many ways, is far from a classic Caribbean resort experience.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Large expanses of glass can counter the radiator's efforts to heat the room.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Far from symbolic skyline additions, these projects are an intersection of top-notch engineering, national ambitions, and technological progress.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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And the library exhibit, which was on display in the fall, has recently been updated online to incorporate these recent additions to Aurora’s history of student protests.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The legal developments come as a top DeSantis official faced substantive questions from Florida lawmakers last week about immigration spending.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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See the latest developments here.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Fontaine sits adjacent to the main stretches and perfectly mirrors that Old World look with a dose of modern shine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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In quiet times, families in colorful costumes throng downtown stretches, children eat copious amounts of traditional triangle cookies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Republicans have remained opposed to new restrictions on guns and have backed funding boosts for school security and mental health services.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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The sobering news for any traditional exec perusing the latest Nielsen numbers is that while legacy networks had specific pieces of programming providing boosts at certain intervals, YouTube is a far steadier machine.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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Once the cycle is complete, the washer usually drains the dirty water and progresses to the regular wash cycle.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
19 Feb. 2026
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As spring progresses, the Dodgers will continue to dial them up with precaution, especially at the start of the season when more hands on deck are required because some pitchers are still building up their stamina.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Expansions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansions. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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