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
Instead of rapid expansion, Johnson focuses on sustainable growth.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Sports programming remains a key driver, with the ongoing Asia Cup cricket tournament expected to provide massive reach expansion.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Bob Mitchell, co-CEO, Mitchells Group of Stores Since joining the family business in the early ’90s, Bob Mitchell, who serves as co-CEO with his brother Russell, has spearheaded the introduction of womenswear and jewelry and overseen nationwide expansion of the company.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Yet some experts fear the Trump administration’s expansion of its war on drugs could set off a wave of violence, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio due to discuss security with the Mexican and Ecuadorean presidents this week.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Sports programming remains a key driver, with the ongoing Asia Cup cricket tournament expected to provide massive reach expansion.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Bob Mitchell, co-CEO, Mitchells Group of Stores Since joining the family business in the early ’90s, Bob Mitchell, who serves as co-CEO with his brother Russell, has spearheaded the introduction of womenswear and jewelry and overseen nationwide expansion of the company.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Yet some experts fear the Trump administration’s expansion of its war on drugs could set off a wave of violence, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio due to discuss security with the Mexican and Ecuadorean presidents this week.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
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Meanwhile, the West Coast may see continued increases ahead in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada due to seasonal refinery maintenance and the shutdown of a refinery in Southern California, which will keep supply tight.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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But an increase in appreciation and funding isn’t the only thing needed to improve special education.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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During a tour at Turning Point USA’s Phoenix headquarters last October, staff described the evolution from a Chicago garage startup to a sprawling campus funded by donors in 2018.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Eldridge insists that this evolution isn’t hypothetical.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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With the Cadillac Escalade IQ, though, Cadillac took that idea further, covering the full expanse of the dashboard with a single pane screen; even the passenger has a dedicated screen.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The walk to the stadium through the vast expanse of parking lot feels like the walk to Wembley from the tube.—
Alex Edelman,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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The expiring boost, implemented in Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act under former President Joe Biden, applies to 22 million of the 24 million low- and middle-income Americans with plans through the ACA marketplace.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Approval would let Ripple operate as a federally regulated trust bank—a substantial legitimacy boost.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some kinds of difficulty are essential for mental development, just as physical resistance is essential for building muscle.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The two tech firms are discussing a sizable deal to support data center development in the country which could ultimately be worth billions of dollars, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC, confirming earlier reporting from the Financial Times.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Walk or bike a stretch of the scenic Millennium Trail, which connects towns, wineries, and wetlands across 30-plus miles.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Brown, eligible for an extension after this season, could have a similar two-year stretch.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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In addition to dazzling sunflowers, the preserve is known for its wildflowers like prairie violets and pasqueflowers, and sunflowers.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the tag team match and mixed tag match, Brock Lesnar and John Cena will battle one-on-one.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Richardson, while still a work in progress, wasn’t used at all.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some things are better, some are still in progress.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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