as in expansion
a wide space or area
the great explorers who crossed the vast expanses of the seven seas in small ships
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Recent Examples of expanse
The debris flow had barreled more than a mile down the mountain, leaving an expanse of mud and rocks.
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Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 May 2025
Given its expanse into a head-to-toe resort wear outfitter that even trades in unstructured jackets and knitted trainers, how does the label continue to grow without losing sight of its original purpose?
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
The background, a featureless expanse of powder blue, suggests fresh air.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The canvas tents, inspired by the original explorers of the Andes, feature outdoor bathtubs and both indoor and outdoor showers, allowing guests to soak in the valley's expanse under the open sky.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 May 2025
Given its expanse into a head-to-toe resort wear outfitter that even trades in unstructured jackets and knitted trainers, how does the label continue to grow without losing sight of its original purpose?
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
The background, a featureless expanse of powder blue, suggests fresh air.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The canvas tents, inspired by the original explorers of the Andes, feature outdoor bathtubs and both indoor and outdoor showers, allowing guests to soak in the valley's expanse under the open sky.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanse
Noun
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The two-story, 135,000-square-foot expansion, designed by Generator Studio, will double the size of the facility and is expected to bring up to 1.5 million people through its doors annually, according to team estimates.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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LinkedIn’s expansion allows companies to buy First Impression Ads: vertical video ads for single-day campaigns that can target users in specific businesses, and are guaranteed to be the first ad that those members see during the day.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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In one early two-minute stretch, Siakam, Aaron Nesmith and Myles Turner each drilled a 3-pointer.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
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The park also has a 3-mile stretch of beach with a gentle cove that is popular with families.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors run the entire length of the back of the residence.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Her hair was worn in undone textured lengths that gave the look some light contrast by her go-to hairstylist Glen Oropeza.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 June 2025
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“Expanse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanse. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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