as in extensive
having considerable extent
as the river nears the end of its long journey to the sea it becomes quite expansive in breadth
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Recent Examples of expansive
Coffee deals are hot right now, and Sur La Table’s Summer Coffee Sale is one of the most expansive this week.
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Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Two entertainment companies are betting that artificial intelligence can help independent filmmakers compete with major studios in building expansive story worlds.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Many suites have floor-to-ceiling windows with expansive views of the city, and separate living and dining areas.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Jupiter in Cancer, on the other hand, is expansive and nurturing.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Two entertainment companies are betting that artificial intelligence can help independent filmmakers compete with major studios in building expansive story worlds.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Many suites have floor-to-ceiling windows with expansive views of the city, and separate living and dining areas.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Jupiter in Cancer, on the other hand, is expansive and nurturing.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
Adjective
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The weapons of the Hwasong-11 series are short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) based on Russia’s Iskander missiles, which have seen extensive use in Moscow’s devastating strikes across Ukraine.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Laura Modiano, who heads up OpenAI's startups division in EMEA, drew a comparison between American and European founders based on her extensive work with founders across both regions and rolling out AI features.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The deal, latest in a string of investment commitments, underscores OpenAI and the broader AI industry's voracious appetite for computing power as companies race toward developing AI technology that meets or exceeds human intelligence.—
Max A. Cherney,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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With violent crime rising across the county, Dhillon argued that broader CCW access is not just about constitutional law, but about safety.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The law stripped teachers and most public workers of collective bargaining rights and led to wide changes in the state's education system.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Tactically, the most notable feature of the final was how regularly the two goalkeepers found themselves in bizarre positions, rushing out to close down attackers in wide areas.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While there are issues surrounding the advanced tech sweeping entry-level roles, the young digital natives are better prepared than most to adapt skill-wise.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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This isn’t a diary of an individual life but a window into a sweeping political transformation, through the eyes of one person.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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