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as in increased
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
as the number of people with cell phones enlarges, more transmission towers will have to be built
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as in expanded
to make greater in size, amount, or number
with a new member of the family on the way, maybe we should consider enlarging the house
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as in freed
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
like a wild animal enlarged from a leghold trap, the freed prisoner raced about
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Recent Examples of enlarged
Ian King, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
But roughly 20-30% of people who are infected develop severe symptoms, including a range of heart issues—such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or even death—and digestive issues—such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, which could cause problems with eating or going to the bathroom.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
However, about 20 to 30 percent of those infected develop serious problems that span from issues such as an enlarged heart, heart failure, altered heart rate or rhythm or sudden death.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
Digestive problems, such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, can lead to trouble eating or going to the bathroom.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Between 20% and 30% of people who contract Chagas disease could develop serious heart or digestive problems, risk getting an enlarged heart, colon or esophagus, or risk heart failure or cardiac arrest, per the CDC.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
The enlarged space will be well utilized by Improv Playhouse.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Jewelry is now located on the ground floor just inside of the Broadway entrance between 57th and 58th streets, while handbags have been moved to the second floor in an enlarged department.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Traditional prints are being enlarged to create bold, graphic statements and a gallery-like presence.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Just a few days later, Fluidstack enlarged the deal, incorporating an additional 160 MW of capacity.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The left breast hangs lower than the right, and her brown nipples, enlarged to the size of wine stoppers from breastfeeding long ago, also point down.
—Weike Wang, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Today, rooms and suites have been enlarged and remodeled and offer modern amenities and downtown views.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
His head was enlarged to maintain visibility from multiple vantage points in the park and surrounding streets.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
The stadium enlarged along with United’s trophy cabinet.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Their presence has also enlarged the labor force, helping businesses fill vacancies in understaffed sectors.
—Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
In 2000, Thomson was bought by the German company Preussag, with the enlarged business — which was listed in London and Frankfurt — rechristened TUI two years later.
—Ian King, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
But roughly 20-30% of people who are infected develop severe symptoms, including a range of heart issues—such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or even death—and digestive issues—such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, which could cause problems with eating or going to the bathroom.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
However, about 20 to 30 percent of those infected develop serious problems that span from issues such as an enlarged heart, heart failure, altered heart rate or rhythm or sudden death.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
Digestive problems, such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, can lead to trouble eating or going to the bathroom.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Between 20% and 30% of people who contract Chagas disease could develop serious heart or digestive problems, risk getting an enlarged heart, colon or esophagus, or risk heart failure or cardiac arrest, per the CDC.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
The enlarged space will be well utilized by Improv Playhouse.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Jewelry is now located on the ground floor just inside of the Broadway entrance between 57th and 58th streets, while handbags have been moved to the second floor in an enlarged department.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
Adama enlarged the infrared feed from an overhead surveillance drone, revealing a pair of Jet Skis racing across the Dnieper from the Russian side.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Traditional prints are being enlarged to create bold, graphic statements and a gallery-like presence.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Just a few days later, Fluidstack enlarged the deal, incorporating an additional 160 MW of capacity.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The left breast hangs lower than the right, and her brown nipples, enlarged to the size of wine stoppers from breastfeeding long ago, also point down.
—Weike Wang, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Today, rooms and suites have been enlarged and remodeled and offer modern amenities and downtown views.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
His head was enlarged to maintain visibility from multiple vantage points in the park and surrounding streets.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
The stadium enlarged along with United’s trophy cabinet.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Their presence has also enlarged the labor force, helping businesses fill vacancies in understaffed sectors.
—Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlarged
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Reportedly, the use of the RT-70 radio antenna increased the accuracy of GLONASS by around 30%.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The trade and investment element of state visits has increased in recent times.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By 2019, Kirk expanded into electoral politics with Turning Point Action, a 501(c)(4) that allowed his network to directly campaign for Republicans.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cadence has expanded this technology beyond chip design towards creating digital twins of data centers including all the functional components.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By focusing on a simple physical task like folding, the inner mind is freed to meditate subconsciously.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
17 Sep. 2025
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The South experienced a boom in housing demand during the pandemic home-buying frenzy, as the region saw an influx of newcomers coming from more expensive markets who had been freed by the rise of remote work.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As guests swelled outside the dining room, Chow and Osbourne led the lively room in a toast to New York and invitation to continue on to the comedy show.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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South Korea’s top diplomat then rushed to Washington to negotiate their release, while public fury swelled back home over what many see as a slap in the face from their longtime ally.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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By leveraging customer insights and market data, which can often be augmented by AI, CMOs can develop more effective product launch strategies that drive business growth.—
Monica Kumar,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Physical, occupational and speech therapists augmented the team.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt after his parents recognized surveillance images of the suspect released by police and convinced him, with the help of a family friend, to turn himself in.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Just four months after being released from her WWE contract, Shayna Baszler has made her on-screen return to the NXT brand.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite this pullback, the stock still trades at a stretched nine times trailing revenue—well above its historical average of three times.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to a recent report by the Census Bureau, the country added more than 22 million homes between 2005 and 2024, but the effective number of vacant homes during this same time frame rose by only about 570,000.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Inflation in India rose in August.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Enlarged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlarged. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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