1
as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
as the number of people with cell phones enlarges, more transmission towers will have to be built
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2
as in to expand
to make greater in size, amount, or number
with a new member of the family on the way, maybe we should consider enlarging the house
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3
as in to free
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
like a wild animal enlarged from a leghold trap, the freed prisoner raced about
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Recent Examples of enlarge
In surgery, doctors discovered the baby had enlarged kidneys and needed to perform a biopsy.
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Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The condition is characterized by estrogen signaling fat cells to multiply and enlarge, predominantly affecting the arms and legs.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
It was enlarged over succeeding pontificates to its present size of 55 hectares (136 acres), bigger than Vatican City itself.
—Dario Artale, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
Thus, a subject that in standard Texas histories is often relegated to ongoing competitions among Methodists, Baptists, Catholics, Jews, Lutherans, Mormons and others, has been enlarged to encompass a wider range of interests.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The condition is characterized by estrogen signaling fat cells to multiply and enlarge, predominantly affecting the arms and legs.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
It was enlarged over succeeding pontificates to its present size of 55 hectares (136 acres), bigger than Vatican City itself.
—Dario Artale, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
Thus, a subject that in standard Texas histories is often relegated to ongoing competitions among Methodists, Baptists, Catholics, Jews, Lutherans, Mormons and others, has been enlarged to encompass a wider range of interests.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Decades of research and studies in agriculture have increased production across all crops in the U.S., said James, and cannabis can adopt those same technologies.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The International Energy Agency projects electric vehicles will increase grid demand by 40-60% in high-adoption regions like ours.—
Mark McNees,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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The plan laid out in Tuesday’s staff report proposed a ballot measure that would expand protections for thousands of acres of open space across Irvine.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
26 July 2025
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As of 2025, fiber internet is available to approximately 88.1 million U.S. households (56.5%), but access is expanding rapidly.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The raptor stayed on top of her, even as the woman’s partner tried to free her.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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And, of course, using social media less could also free up more time for parents to spend playing with their kids.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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Sales rose 7% in the second quarter compared with Q2 2024 and 12% in 2025’s first half.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization rose 10% to $398 million, primarily due to cost-cutting efforts.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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Our graduates will now re-enter the market faster, prepared to hit the ground running and accelerate their careers.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
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Starvation Much of Gaza has been reduced to a wasteland during more than 21 months of war and there are fears of accelerating starvation.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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Women were liberated to work and contribute during the war and then were basically told to get back behind the stove.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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This era saw the launch of a new generation of media stars liberated from any editorial authority that might submit their assertions to a fact check.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Oral allergy symptoms include swelling and itching around your mouth, tongue, lips, throat and entire face.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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The nonprofit has deployed dozens of volunteers to Texas’ Hill Country, where more than 173 people remain missing and at least 120 have been confirmed dead after the Guadalupe River rapidly swelled beyond its banks on Friday.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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The Royals must win games and remain in the playoff mix in order to keep their current roster together — and perhaps even augment it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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This is among the greatest strengths of AI—augmenting human capabilities.—
Hank Boughner,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Enlarge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlarge. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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