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
While pipeline expansions are coming online, infrastructure buildout is running just fast enough to keep pace—not enough to enable another breakout surge in production.
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Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Some of those plans include terminal lobby expansions, concourse upgrades, and traffic improvements.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
There's no word on further expansions for Sports on Apple Watch.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Large-scale monetary expansions are often associated with inflation, but wartime price controls helped keep price rises in check.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The island already has a winning blend of natural beauty, community and adventure, but now a cruise terminal, airport expansions and larger resort developments are on the way.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
The funding has helped several grant recipients make plans for expansions and upgrades that have been delayed.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
At Phoenix Children's, Meyer said, the loss of extra funding would curtail expansions of care for children and growth of the hospital's workforce.
—Phil Galewitz, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Projects will be deferred or canceled, expansions will be rethought, hours and services will be reduced and prices will be pushed up for residents and visitors.
—Mark Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Some of those plans include terminal lobby expansions, concourse upgrades, and traffic improvements.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
There's no word on further expansions for Sports on Apple Watch.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Large-scale monetary expansions are often associated with inflation, but wartime price controls helped keep price rises in check.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The island already has a winning blend of natural beauty, community and adventure, but now a cruise terminal, airport expansions and larger resort developments are on the way.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
The funding has helped several grant recipients make plans for expansions and upgrades that have been delayed.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
At Phoenix Children's, Meyer said, the loss of extra funding would curtail expansions of care for children and growth of the hospital's workforce.
—Phil Galewitz, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Projects will be deferred or canceled, expansions will be rethought, hours and services will be reduced and prices will be pushed up for residents and visitors.
—Mark Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansions
Noun
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This year, the plan is being adjusted so that increases will be larger than seen previously.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The port had been unloading aluminum ingots coming up the river from overseas suppliers, but recent tariff increases -- taxes on imports paid by the importer -- slowed that market.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The guns are fun evolutions of what’s come before.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Sky Rover rooftop tent (RTT) clearly shares some DNA with the top floor of the Safari cruisin' Wingman but also brings a few changes, evolutions and additions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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The team calculates that, based on its distance from the star, TRAPPIST-1e might also be a relatively cool world, conceivably with liquid-water oceans or frozen expanses of ice on its surface.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
8 Sep. 2025
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Backcountry exploration When people seek a break from the pace of modern life and the demands of being digitally connected, national parks contain expanses of backcountry, where signs of civilization are sparse, and where profound natural beauty, adventure and solitude are still available.—
Jeffrey C. Hallo,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just days before the meeting, HHS announced five additions to the panel, including people who have publicly spoken out against COVID-19 vaccines.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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As the regular season comes to a close over the next few weeks, the Yankees may begin looking into potential free agent additions in the offseason.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There were major developments this week in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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The island already has a winning blend of natural beauty, community and adventure, but now a cruise terminal, airport expansions and larger resort developments are on the way.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its square neck frames your face and the smocked material stretches to stay comfortable for all-day wear.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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The track is packed with thrills, featuring three 360-degree spirals, an 80-foot double helix, two uphill stretches, and a mid-race bridge that offers the perfect chance to size up your opponent and take in the views.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sign up with this welcome offer and gain access to dozens of same-game parlay boosts by clicking here.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, since changes in producer prices are an early warning of coming price boosts at the household level, economic policy makers in the administration and at the Fed who swore oaths to do their jobs should miss some sleep.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Of course as their cross-country road trip progresses and Felice racks up first-round-loss after first-round-loss, Gatti’s louche lifestyle is revealed to have a darker, more depressive aspect.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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As your career progresses and your needs change, some relationships may naturally fade while new ones emerge.—
Sherry Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Expansions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansions. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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