1
as in increase
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 evolution
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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3
as in expanse
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 expansion
Beginning in 2027, expansion adults must document 80 hours of work, training or community service each month, with generous exemptions for pregnancy, disability and caregiving, mirroring SNAP requirements.
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Lauren Arikan, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2025
Truist is ramping up plans for nationwide expansion and to grow in the businesses the bank serves by investing more in recruitment and shuffling leadership roles.
—Catherine Muccigrosso
july 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
This allowed the scientists to model the life cycle of such a collection of stars from a gas-rich, dense infancy through gradual expansion and gradual gas and star loss over the course of 800 million years.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 July 2025
The Andover Republican has worked to undermine Gov. Kelly’s policy priorities including Medicaid expansion, while weaponizing GOP supermajorities to enact anti-LGBTQ+ laws and tighten voting restrictions.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2025
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Lauren Arikan, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2025
Truist is ramping up plans for nationwide expansion and to grow in the businesses the bank serves by investing more in recruitment and shuffling leadership roles.
—Catherine Muccigrosso
july 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
This allowed the scientists to model the life cycle of such a collection of stars from a gas-rich, dense infancy through gradual expansion and gradual gas and star loss over the course of 800 million years.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 July 2025
The Andover Republican has worked to undermine Gov. Kelly’s policy priorities including Medicaid expansion, while weaponizing GOP supermajorities to enact anti-LGBTQ+ laws and tighten voting restrictions.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
Noun
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Certain travel agencies have seen a decline in travel as the cost of living increases.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Among the exercises examined, yoga showed the most promise—it was associated with a nearly two-hour increase in total sleep time, an almost 16% improvement in sleep efficiency, and a roughly 30-minute reduction in sleep onset.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Her interests extend to topics such as human evolution, psychology, and quirky animal stories.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
18 July 2025
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The tome traces the evolution of the Cup, from the initial race off the coast of England in 1851 to the latest 37th defender-versus-challenger contest held in October 2024.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
Noun
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On 80 acres, the company built a sprawling, multi-story campus of monumental entryways, soaring atria and expansive terraces overlooking an artificial lagoon and offering, far in the distance across an expanse of water, a view of the downtown Miami skyline.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Along with a steel and aluminum hull, the new launch offers up an exterior with Baglietto’s classic strong lines, wide glass expanses, and stepped aft deck, which splits across three descending levels that cascade toward a sea-view pool.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
3 July 2025
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The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack has already been slaying on the charts, and now, David Guetta is joining the project to give one of its songs an extra boost.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
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These include profit boosts and early payouts at the top of the home page.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Noun
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In true Georgia fashion, this development is insane.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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A couple of other candidates for hormonally acting daily male contraceptive pills are in early development.—
Hannah Seo,
Scientific American,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The Brewers are preparing to make a climb up the standings and secure themselves a playoff spot during the final stretch of the season.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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The bowling alley opened in an important and developing stretch of town, with Freeport Boulevard starting to be dotted with examples of mid-century modern architecture.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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In addition to the spread, total and moneyline markets, a bet on the method of victory or number of rounds will also qualify for this promo.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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In addition to the elevated dining, first class passengers on Acela are also treated to other perks, like access to station lounges, including the Metropolitan Lounge at New York's Moynihan Train Hall, which features large glass windows, contemporary flooring, Wi-Fi, and snacks.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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Barcelona are open to a mutual termination of his contract, but there has been no progress in those discussions.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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And on that front, Ortega says that the government does not seem to be moving in the direction of progress.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
22 July 2025
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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