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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
The mayor announced expansions to shelters and warming facilities on Friday, and Saturday afternoon, the city announced even more action.
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Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Following major expansions to Spotify’s podcast branch, the audio streamer is turning its attention to its audiobooks.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
After decades of big-name corporate relocations and expansions in Plano, AT&T announced plans last month to build its new headquarters at a site that includes part of the former Electronic Data Systems campus in the suburb.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Any waitlist created from excess applications is also likely to be used in determining future expansions of the program’s funding in 2027.
—Elizabeth Sander, Houston Chronicle, 2 Feb. 2026
Yuengling started expanding its distribution westward through a joint venture with Molson Coors, most recently adding Illinois in early 2025, following expansions into Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma in 2023 and Texas in 2021.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Feb. 2026
Calls for a global wealth tax, massive new aid commitments, or other significant expansions of state redistribution often rest on the premise that trade and free enterprise have failed to deliver shared gains.
—Chelsea Follett, Oc Register, 1 Feb. 2026
The complex of industrial structures grew steadily, with several expansions between the turn of the last century and 1955.
—Paula Allen, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Jan. 2026
The state of the game is playing these shorter expansions, hopefully finding something in them to farm for a time, then being thrown into these long gaps with little to do besides weekly events here and there.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Following major expansions to Spotify’s podcast branch, the audio streamer is turning its attention to its audiobooks.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
After decades of big-name corporate relocations and expansions in Plano, AT&T announced plans last month to build its new headquarters at a site that includes part of the former Electronic Data Systems campus in the suburb.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Any waitlist created from excess applications is also likely to be used in determining future expansions of the program’s funding in 2027.
—Elizabeth Sander, Houston Chronicle, 2 Feb. 2026
Yuengling started expanding its distribution westward through a joint venture with Molson Coors, most recently adding Illinois in early 2025, following expansions into Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma in 2023 and Texas in 2021.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Feb. 2026
Calls for a global wealth tax, massive new aid commitments, or other significant expansions of state redistribution often rest on the premise that trade and free enterprise have failed to deliver shared gains.
—Chelsea Follett, Oc Register, 1 Feb. 2026
The complex of industrial structures grew steadily, with several expansions between the turn of the last century and 1955.
—Paula Allen, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Jan. 2026
The state of the game is playing these shorter expansions, hopefully finding something in them to farm for a time, then being thrown into these long gaps with little to do besides weekly events here and there.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansions
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Once average winter temperatures hit minus-8 degrees Celsius (17 Fahrenheit), snow loss accelerates rapidly even with modest increases in warming, the researchers found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Do electronic shelf labels lead to price increases?—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
10 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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Manuel also jangles this apparent order with the striking visual trope of disorienting disproportions of scale—figures appearing unexpectedly small or large in the course’s expanses.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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But wide expanses of undeveloped land offer developers the chance to build new subdivisions — prime real estate for new home buyers.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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The additions will improve safety along the route and fill gaps in the sidewalk and bikeway sections.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Then there are the numerous players either involved in deals at the trade deadline more as salary components than desired additions or players who have been on rosters that now could shake free in the post-trading period.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Barring any unexpected developments Carlos Narvaez will enter the season as the starter and Connor Wong will remain his primary backup.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the developments, numerous commercial property renovations and additions were completed during the assessment cycle, contributing to Grand List growth, town officials said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Jakub Dobeš has had strong stretches for the Montreal Canadiens and David Rittich has played lights-out behind Ilya Sorokin on Long Island.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Winter has been brutal for Ukraine’s civilian population, who have faced long stretches without power or heating due to Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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Familiar dishes with small boosts tend to shine the most — creamy pastas, roasted proteins, cozy vegetarian mains, chocolate-forward desserts.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2026
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As February progresses here in 2026, the brightest planet in the night sky, Venus, will begin to rise in the western skies just after sunset.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, each time this tale progresses, the movie cuts away once more, to one of two stories that try desperately to express these very same themes, but crash and burn in the process.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Expansions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansions. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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