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
Moreover, operating profit outpaced expectations thanks to healthy margin expansion.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Its expansion places it in greater competition with prestige beauty leader Sephora.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
The full moon in Sagittarius on June 11 could highlight your desire for expansion, travel, or a new way of thinking.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
However, with the NCAA’s coming expansion to a 32-game season, that issue could be somewhat alleviated.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Its expansion places it in greater competition with prestige beauty leader Sephora.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
The full moon in Sagittarius on June 11 could highlight your desire for expansion, travel, or a new way of thinking.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
However, with the NCAA’s coming expansion to a 32-game season, that issue could be somewhat alleviated.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
Noun
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Certain travel agencies have seen a decline in travel as the cost of living increases.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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But the House saw a 28% increase in business, with much of that driven by young people, Chief Commercial Officer James Ferguson said.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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That dual focus — speed and strategy, data and decisions — is already informing the evolution of agentic AI platforms.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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With fabrics that provide 4-way stretch, wicking, UPF protection and water repellency, the fall collection showcases Wrangler’s continued evolution into high-performance, functional apparel designed for the demands of diverse environments.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
31 July 2025
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And like those women, the archetype bleeds easily, profusely, beyond the confines of fiction and into the edges and expanses of real life.—
Meg Pillow
July 31,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
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From $308 per night. Perks: Soaking tub, terrace, full kitchen Tucked between misty green mountains and the glassy expanse of Lake Dos Bocas, Villa Limón feels like something out of a dream.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
31 July 2025
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These include profit boosts and early payouts at the top of the home page.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack has already been slaying on the charts, and now, David Guetta is joining the project to give one of its songs an extra boost.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
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In an effort to spur the development of affordable housing, the Live Local Act allows builders to ignore height and density caps.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
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That position should be tasked with embedding economic justice into every corner of government, from workforce development to small business regulation to consumer protection.—
Harvey Epstein,
New York Daily News,
3 Aug. 2025
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The final stretch was nothing short of spectacular.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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One study, which focused on horses and desert bighorn sheep in California, found that the wild sheep would consistently avoid a stretch of creek if a single free-ranging horse was present — even if that horse was just standing near the creek, and not actively drinking.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
31 July 2025
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In addition to Santora, Schwarzenegger, Adam Higgs, Scott Sullivan, Phil Abraham, Amy Pocha, Seth Cohen and Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Matt Thunell served as additional executive producers.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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When asked about how Bader's addition will affect Kepler specifically, Dombrowski gave a vague response.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Yet we are told—relentlessly—that the very energy systems that enabled this progress now pose an existential threat.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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But Jackson’s absence could still possibly slow progress in the passing game from the standpoint of communication in pass protection.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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