as in expansion
a wide space or area
the great explorers who crossed the vast expanses of the seven seas in small ships
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Recent Examples of expanse
The beauty shot here is from the 11th-century Church of San Martino, which on a clear day provides views of a good expanse of the western Riviera.
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Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
From colorful stripes to designs on the expanse of the nail, the simple base can offer variations according to current trends.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
The Keep is just that good, despite being laid out on a rocky expanse of land that Bergin, who has been involved in more than 100 course projects, says wasn’t exactly made for golf.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Vast expanses of glass wrap the residence, framing views of the surrounding trees and bringing in light from every direction.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2025
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Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
From colorful stripes to designs on the expanse of the nail, the simple base can offer variations according to current trends.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
The Keep is just that good, despite being laid out on a rocky expanse of land that Bergin, who has been involved in more than 100 course projects, says wasn’t exactly made for golf.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Vast expanses of glass wrap the residence, framing views of the surrounding trees and bringing in light from every direction.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanse
Noun
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The funds will be used to bankroll the expansion of the flagship FPSO business as well as a growing green energy portfolio under Yinson Renewables, a subsidiary that has solar and wind power projects in multiple countries.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Such levels of import duties are expected to dent China’s exports and knock several percentage points off the economy’s expansion this year.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From stretches of limited playing time to logging major minutes and now battling injuries, his role has been in constant flux.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Williams, in particular, has had great stretches, lining up mostly in the slot.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The 2020-21 season was just 56 games — about 70% of the length of the usual 82-game regular-season slate.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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This has similar vibes for a Washington team that needs some length on the backend. 30.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Expanse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanse. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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