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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
Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Instead, each attack on his character enlarged his visibility and his audience.
—Gunther Peck / Made By History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
And that enlarged muscle starts to hurt, which can, in turn, cause headaches, too.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
Since then, the enterprise has enlarged its product range to 32 items and expanded to other US areas with a prominent Polish-American population.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
First, the field is enlarged to include top-notch artists in subsequent generations, whose work reflects an ongoing Photorealist legacy.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
It was even enlarged to incorporate two massive, historic elm trees that would have been felled to accommodate the structure otherwise.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
Fordyce spots are enlarged oil glands on the surface of your skin.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
All the windows were enlarged and opened onto the small terrace.
—Gay Gassmann, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
Top orb variants and other significant currencies are highlighted and enlarged.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Instead, each attack on his character enlarged his visibility and his audience.
—Gunther Peck / Made By History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
And that enlarged muscle starts to hurt, which can, in turn, cause headaches, too.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
Since then, the enterprise has enlarged its product range to 32 items and expanded to other US areas with a prominent Polish-American population.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
First, the field is enlarged to include top-notch artists in subsequent generations, whose work reflects an ongoing Photorealist legacy.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
It was even enlarged to incorporate two massive, historic elm trees that would have been felled to accommodate the structure otherwise.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
Fordyce spots are enlarged oil glands on the surface of your skin.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
All the windows were enlarged and opened onto the small terrace.
—Gay Gassmann, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlarged
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The average fees per card - which includes transaction fees, subscription fees, as well as commissions - increased 13% year over year in Q3.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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There’s a reason the NFL has expanded the league’s reach to Germany with multiple games played there the past couple of seasons and with more on the way in the future.—
Larry Holder,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The number and types of voting members have been expanded to include more than 300 entertainment journalists from around the world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2025
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The hostages were freed January 21, 1981, moments after Reagan’s inauguration.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
30 Dec. 2024
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People freed from slavery were largely able to stake their claim on the area in the mid-1800s because white settlers passed it over.—
Karina Atkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Dec. 2024
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Kinship and hierarchy were replaced or augmented by coöperative relationships that individuals entered into voluntarily—covenants, promises, and the economically essential contracts.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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The ample cabinet space in the kitchen is augmented by a large pantry.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
22 Dec. 2024
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Adidas made $437 million from the first batch of its Yeezy shoes released after severing ties with West, some of which benefited organizations including the Anti-Defamation League and a non-profit founded by George Floyd’s brother.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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What scant information is available suggests a similar form factor and feature set to the first Switch released back in 2017.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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In terms of the design, the mix of rose gold and rhodium plating on the dial brings an industrial feel to the timepieces.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Novo Nordisk’s Fundamentals Over Recent Years Novo Nordisk’s revenue rose over 2x from 127 billion DKK in 2020 to 271 billion DKK for the last twelve-month period.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Finally, accelerated demand led by corporate refugees is being met by a steady supply of businesses from retiring baby boomers.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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According to recent studies, the rate of change across several key factors has accelerated by 183% in the past four years, largely driven by emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence.—
Sherzod Odilov,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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In November 2022, a 28-year-old man who fell overboard from a Carnival Valor cruise ship was rescued off of Louisiana's southeast coast after treading water for nearly 20 hours.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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Four family members were later rescued as authorities continued recovery efforts.—
Dale Denwalt,
USA TODAY,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Enlarged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlarged. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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