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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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
In its 2023 announcement, Tiny said Letterboxd would move into television reviews, a potential huge new pool of content, but the expansion remains largely unfinished.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Jeffco plans to build at least one trail from the existing Morrison Slide Trail to the top of the expansion area.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Sheetz began its North Carolina expansion in April 2004 with the opening of its store in Walkertown, near Winston-Salem northeast of Charlotte.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Lululemon wants Nike’s global sportswear machinery, including faster product cycles, sharper merchandising, broader category expansion, and a stronger link between brand heat and international growth.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Jeffco plans to build at least one trail from the existing Morrison Slide Trail to the top of the expansion area.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Sheetz began its North Carolina expansion in April 2004 with the opening of its store in Walkertown, near Winston-Salem northeast of Charlotte.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Lululemon wants Nike’s global sportswear machinery, including faster product cycles, sharper merchandising, broader category expansion, and a stronger link between brand heat and international growth.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
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As a result, the mid-nineteenth century witnessed a dramatic increase in the creation of posts, including among tribes that had not typically made them before.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The longer the increases persist, the greater the risk that higher gas prices will translate into higher costs for other goods that rely on fuel for transportation.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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As storms move east into Arkansas and the lower Mississippi Valley later in the day, forecasters expect some evolution into larger storm clusters, which may shift the dominant threat toward more widespread damaging winds while still supporting hail and isolated tornadoes.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The evolution of the Anglo-American Special Relationship underscores important events of that global total war, and the Cold War and post-Cold War eras that have followed.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The course itself was a slippery expanse of blue ice and snow, requiring glacier glasses to combat the blinding UV reflection.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The sun is setting, and its slanting golden rays make the evening feel like a vast expanse of tenderness.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lumentum , up a staggering 158% this year, could also get a post-earnings boost.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Even more favorable financing terms with suppliers, or not having to pay to license foreign intellectual property, gives them a real boost, according to analysts.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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In October, plans for the Snug Harbor Surf Park, along with a 50-foot-tall building for a surf academy, shop and restaurant, were given approvals by city officials who granted a general plan amendment to expand the allowance for the development from 20,000 square feet to nearly 60,000 square feet.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The system supports interchangeable components and exposes low-level interfaces for secondary development, enabling researchers to customize control, perception, and task execution.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The Knicks had controlled stretches of this series before.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The backstory The hotel first opened in 1961 as a 74-room inn catering largely to golfers and travelers drawn to the dramatic bluffs overlooking this once-wild stretch of southern California coastline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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In addition to racking up points with your favorite hotel brands or airlines, Orbitz offers exclusive members-only prices that save you money on current and future reservations.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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In addition, the complex would have 79 one-family homes for sale.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Moon channels Jupiter’s drive, helping steady effort translate into visible progress.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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On the university project, Tamayo acknowledged recent progress — including degree programs launching at the Millenia Library this fall — but was candid about the gaps that remain.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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