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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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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
Space exploration is entering a new era, mirroring historical expansions where lasting wealth stemmed from infrastructure, not just initial discoveries.
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Charles Beames,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Republicans said the expansions from the pandemic era went too far and tried to persuade Democrats to fund a temporary spending bill that didn't address the expiring ACA subsidies, with promises of discussing ways to continue the subsidies later.
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Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
The democratic socialists have embraced policies that reject free-market economics, advocate enormous expansions of government power and portray capitalism itself as inherently oppressive.
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Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
Additional engineering facilities and production expansions are underway at strategic weapons sites in Florida, Georgia, and Washington to support the D5LE2 program and future submarine operations.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
During expansions, consumers and businesses are more willing to commit to major purchases; during slowdowns, those same purchases are often among the first to be delayed.
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Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
Road construction and highway expansions are reshaping commutes across the Lake Norman region as officials race to keep pace with rapid population growth.
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Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
During his time at the Fed, the US economy experienced one of the strongest peacetime economic expansions in its history.
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Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Waymo is planning its first international expansions — to London and Tokyo — this year.
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Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 June 2026
Charles Beames,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Republicans said the expansions from the pandemic era went too far and tried to persuade Democrats to fund a temporary spending bill that didn't address the expiring ACA subsidies, with promises of discussing ways to continue the subsidies later.
—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
The democratic socialists have embraced policies that reject free-market economics, advocate enormous expansions of government power and portray capitalism itself as inherently oppressive.
—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
Additional engineering facilities and production expansions are underway at strategic weapons sites in Florida, Georgia, and Washington to support the D5LE2 program and future submarine operations.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
During expansions, consumers and businesses are more willing to commit to major purchases; during slowdowns, those same purchases are often among the first to be delayed.
—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
Road construction and highway expansions are reshaping commutes across the Lake Norman region as officials race to keep pace with rapid population growth.
—
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
During his time at the Fed, the US economy experienced one of the strongest peacetime economic expansions in its history.
—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Waymo is planning its first international expansions — to London and Tokyo — this year.
—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansions
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Budget includes limited tax increases The budget aims to increase state revenues by billions of dollars by reforming a tax on healthcare providers, imposing a sales tax for certain software products and limiting tax breaks on large corporations.
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
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Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty Images Military experts say the key factor driving Ukraine's recent successes is evolutions in its mid-range drone strike capabilities.
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Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference.
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Surrounded by wide open expanses of the Santa Monica Mountains, this modern abode has a direct connection with its surroundings via the sliding doors and casement windows that swing open to beckon in fresh air and sunlight.
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For example, the warmer temperatures in the El Niño region are happening in the context of warmer than normal temperatures across vast expanses in the Pacific.
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The three free-agent additions came in a flurry Wednesday after the Lakers pulled off an aggressive trade for center Walker Kessler.
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This approach allows the PLAN to maximize the effectiveness of both its existing carriers and future additions to the fleet.
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Asimwe Kabunga, chairman of both mining companies, said energy reliability has become increasingly important for remote developments.
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Here are the most significant developments since the tragedy occurred.
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The state’s large population, high number of vehicles and long stretches of intense summer heat all contribute to the elevated risk.
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Paraguay wins after a marathon match that saw Germany live in the attacking third for large stretches of the game.
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Both show trust boosts engagement, improves quality, accelerates research, saves millions in drug development and positions trust as infrastructure.
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Many desert mosses are under threat, and conservationists might be able to better protect them with fungal boosts.
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As fermentation progresses, sugar is gradually converted into alcohol, meaning both its flavor and alcohol content evolve over time.
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Altair will become more prominent as summer progresses, so there's plenty of time to get to know it.
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“Expansions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansions. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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