1
as in increases
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 evolutions
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 expanses
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 expansions
Population growth is fueling the need for expansions, Sapp said, as Catholics are among the many people relocating to Charlotte from the Midwest and Northeast.
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Desiree Mathurin
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
More expansions in the near term In the near term, Wall Street thinks the company will continue vertical investments and expansions, both upstream and downstream from its core GPU business.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Since founding his gallery in 1987, Hufkens has stuck to Brussels, growing to three locations in the city over any international expansions.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Before the leagues’ recent expansions prior to the 2024 season, the SEC was merely the top conference among equals in producing NFL talent.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Here’s a roundup of openings, closings, expansions and awards.
—Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2026
In the case of traditional knowledge, patent expansions often allow Western corporations to patent farming techniques and crops that were developed in other parts of the world.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Repeat expansions have been shown in lots of neurological diseases.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
The expansions of existing parks will include more than 450 acres added to the Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve in Mendocino County and over 130 acres added to the Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park in San Mateo County, which boasts the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Desiree Mathurin
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
More expansions in the near term In the near term, Wall Street thinks the company will continue vertical investments and expansions, both upstream and downstream from its core GPU business.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Since founding his gallery in 1987, Hufkens has stuck to Brussels, growing to three locations in the city over any international expansions.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Before the leagues’ recent expansions prior to the 2024 season, the SEC was merely the top conference among equals in producing NFL talent.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Here’s a roundup of openings, closings, expansions and awards.
—Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2026
In the case of traditional knowledge, patent expansions often allow Western corporations to patent farming techniques and crops that were developed in other parts of the world.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Repeat expansions have been shown in lots of neurological diseases.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
The expansions of existing parks will include more than 450 acres added to the Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve in Mendocino County and over 130 acres added to the Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park in San Mateo County, which boasts the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansions
Noun
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Faced with increases in insurance premiums, many households wind up relocating, the Dallas Fed report found.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Councilwoman Jennifer Fisher, R-5th, said that while people don’t like tax increases, the public has been understanding about the town’s funding challenges.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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New media encompasses the rapid and continual evolutions in media that have created new textual experiences, new ways of representing the world, and new relationships between subjects and media technologies.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Component updates and evolutions aren't always about performance and capacity upgrades; sometimes, quality-of-life improvements can make a real difference.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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In these plans, recalled Douglas Vakoch, president of Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence (METI) International in San Francisco, huge diagrams would be etched on large expanses of land here on Earth.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Large expanses of glass keep the outdoors in constant view, so the house shifts with the light throughout the day.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Two Patriots veteran free-agent additions, outside linebacker Dre’Mont Jones and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, addressed the media on Thursday as the offseason workout program wrapped up for the week.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now, the Jets will hope these new additions translate into wins, with the goal of turning around a franchise that hasn’t made the playoffs in 15 seasons.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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California is currently unable to capitalize on these developments, even when the ideas for them come from within the state.—
Paige Lambermont,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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Together, the developments mark a turning point for the joint city-county agency, which has coordinated housing and services for people experiencing homelessness across the region for decades.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For Black travelers along Route 66, that put a vital importance on knowing where to find places listed in the Green Book, or places like the Threatt Filling Station, between long, perilous stretches of their journeys.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Playa S'Arenal, Ibiza No list of beaches in Spain would be complete without mention of the beautiful sandy stretches on the island of Ibiza.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Inflation hit hard in recent years, while prompting employee groups, especially in urban areas, to fight for wage boosts to keep pace.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tech giants announced major revenue boosts this month, but the outlays have pushed up AI costs.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Most patients begin with soft foods and gradually return to a normal diet as healing progresses.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But as Notes from Underground progresses, his behavior turns from funny to pathetic to downright despicable.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Expansions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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