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
The expansive request from the Justice Department had several problems, Griswold said.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
Set on the eighth floor, the turnkey residence spans nearly 5,600 square feet of lateral living space, with an additional 1,750 square feet of rooftop terrace—a rarity in this part of town, let alone one this expansive.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 June 2025
Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
Donations for the White Elephant Sale are now being accepted, allowing the volunteer team to sort and prepare items for the expansive indoor and outdoor resale areas.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2025
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
Set on the eighth floor, the turnkey residence spans nearly 5,600 square feet of lateral living space, with an additional 1,750 square feet of rooftop terrace—a rarity in this part of town, let alone one this expansive.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 June 2025
Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
Donations for the White Elephant Sale are now being accepted, allowing the volunteer team to sort and prepare items for the expansive indoor and outdoor resale areas.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
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No Ju-han—Netflix If the VIPs were Season 1’s sour note, then in Season 2, slow-moving side plots set among the guards and the search party looking for Squid Game Island provided less jarring but more extensive distractions from the main event.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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To drink, tableside martini service, an extensive wine list, and full bar, of course.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Last year, the court said formers presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, a decision that helped Trump avoid being tried for trying to overturn the 2020 election.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Since then, military actions—from Korea and Vietnam to Iraq, Libya, and Syria—have typically been carried out under broad authorizations, U.N. resolutions, or purely at the president's discretion.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Touching on a wide range of topics, Obama delivered a history lesson about democracy and freedom with references to the Civil War, World War II, civil rights, solidarity in Poland, and the Berlin Wall.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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Designers are drawn to the Carson fabric by Cone Denim for its wide range of uses.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 June 2025
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While the challenges of transformation may feel daunting, supporting your people through change doesn’t always require sweeping initiatives or expensive programs.—
Rahul Karan Sharma,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Some of those projects were also sweeping, to the point of quixotic -- even for the deepest-pocketed entrepreneur.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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What people have not always had is either the awareness or deep enough pockets, which means FIFA should reduce prices and fill these stadiums.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Sometimes people forget that L.A. and Southern California is a place with real people and a super deep and rich history of Black art.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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