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
Other expansions that creators have leaned into include Fast TV, building hundred-person studios, leading national brand campaigns and beating traditional Hollywood in the box office.
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Forbes Press Releases,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
During his time at the Fed, the US economy experienced one of the strongest peacetime economic expansions in its history.
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Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
The new Marshfield facility is one of three Wisconsin manufacturing locations operated by Weinbrenner, which has invested in two significant facility expansions in the state since 2022.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Waymo is planning its first international expansions — to London and Tokyo — this year.
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Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 June 2026
Twelve location expansions followed, each awarded on reputation without a competitive bid.
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Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
There are more new features rolling out exclusively to Pixel phones, though most are wider expansions of existing abilities.
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Dominic Preston,
The Verge,
16 June 2026
Corporate and commercial expansions like The Bowl at Ballantyne have further transformed the south Charlotte neighborhood.
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Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
The previous panel’s final report recommended funding new expansions of the Pentagon-sized convention center, improvements to Camping World Stadium and the KIA Center, and additional funding for other arts and cultural venues that draw visitors to the region.
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Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Forbes Press Releases,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
During his time at the Fed, the US economy experienced one of the strongest peacetime economic expansions in its history.
—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
The new Marshfield facility is one of three Wisconsin manufacturing locations operated by Weinbrenner, which has invested in two significant facility expansions in the state since 2022.
—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Waymo is planning its first international expansions — to London and Tokyo — this year.
—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 June 2026
Twelve location expansions followed, each awarded on reputation without a competitive bid.
—
Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
There are more new features rolling out exclusively to Pixel phones, though most are wider expansions of existing abilities.
—
Dominic Preston,
The Verge,
16 June 2026
Corporate and commercial expansions like The Bowl at Ballantyne have further transformed the south Charlotte neighborhood.
—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
The previous panel’s final report recommended funding new expansions of the Pentagon-sized convention center, improvements to Camping World Stadium and the KIA Center, and additional funding for other arts and cultural venues that draw visitors to the region.
—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansions
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
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For generations, many professionals developed expertise through repetitive tasks, routine analysis, and gradual increases in responsibility.
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Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty Images Military experts say the key factor driving Ukraine's recent successes is evolutions in its mid-range drone strike capabilities.
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Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference.
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This is not even considering the dedication of vast expanses of farmland to solar farms.
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The Okefenokee swamp's prairies are vast, watery expanses dotted with floating islands and stands of cypress and other trees.
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Samuel Boivin | Nurphoto | Getty Images SpaceX became one of the quickest additions ever to the Nasdaq-100 index, setting up a fresh wave of buying from passive investors less than a month after the company's blockbuster public debut.
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The other new California additions aren't as interesting or camper-specific, comprising more aesthetic updates across the entire Multivan lineup.
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This selection follows previous organizational developments by Elementl in the nuclear sector.
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For ships that require assurances of safe passage, recent developments aren’t helping.
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The challenge for leaders and organizations that ultimately leave a legacy are those that remain deeply committed to their vision through long stretches of uncertainty and invisible progress.
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The chaos in Ithaca may be political and ethical—a violation of custom—but stretches of the poem are barbarous and wild, beyond civilized life altogether.
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Many desert mosses are under threat, and conservationists might be able to better protect them with fungal boosts.
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But with the sport experiencing boosts in attendance, ratings and overall interest, fan sentiment could have consequences.
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As the six-episode mini-series progresses, however, Niall reveals himself to be the real agent of chaos in this dark tale of men in crisis.
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Riot Games has revealed a new map for Valorant called Summit, which features a new mechanic with walls that can drop mid round and cut off pathways through the map as a round progresses.
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“Expansions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansions. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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