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as in developing
to express more fully and in greater detail
an article on the First Ladies that the author later expanded into a book
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2
as in increasing
to make greater in size, amount, or number
we had to expand the list of wedding guests several times in order to accommodate all the relatives Mother wouldn't dream of excluding
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as in extending
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
a spare leaf for those times when we have to expand the dining table to accommodate extra guests
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as in rising
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
water expands when it becomes frozen
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Recent Examples of expanding
This month, repertory theaters in New York and Los Angeles have plenty of offerings to get those lungs expanding and heart beating.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
The show is also expanding its character roster, introducing more pop culture-relevant figures alongside familiar faces.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
France broadened its counterterrorism presence but was unable to contain the ever-expanding armed groups who threatened civilians.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Now the ride-share giant is expanding its service to include day-trip safaris in Africa.
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Authorities will also highlight companies that show signs of inactivity on the registry of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, and are considering expanding a digital platform that lets banks share information on customers who show potential financial crime concerns.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
The show is also expanding its character roster, introducing more pop culture-relevant figures alongside familiar faces.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
France broadened its counterterrorism presence but was unable to contain the ever-expanding armed groups who threatened civilians.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Now the ride-share giant is expanding its service to include day-trip safaris in Africa.
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Authorities will also highlight companies that show signs of inactivity on the registry of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, and are considering expanding a digital platform that lets banks share information on customers who show potential financial crime concerns.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanding
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Drawing from my own experience, here are seven areas to consider when developing a professional, dynamic website.Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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According to Hayes & The Heathens, the group began developing the concept of a festival after playing in the small Texas town together, known for its country music scene, back in October 2023.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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County officials attributed increasing mosquito activity to warmer temperatures brought by climate change.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and increasing its sales force to drive future revenue growth.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Saker continues to operate the Downtown Manhattan Heliport under an Interim Concession Agreement, with renewal options extending through June 12, 2025.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Stryve Foods is addressing liquidity constraints and evaluating strategies to enhance its liquidity position, including potential equity offerings and extending debt terms.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Obesity rates in children and adolescents have been rising for decades.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Total crime rates show a steady upward trend over the decade, rising sharply in 2023.Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The technology is also transforming medical imaging and has been helpful in accelerating the drug discovery process.Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The problem isn’t just that funds are being deployed in support of destructive practices, but that harmful finance is accelerating.Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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At Cisco, Oliver says employees are coming to realize that AI works best at augmenting decision making.John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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On the other hand, generative AI is also a useful tool for augmenting (rather than automating) human BS.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Two state investigations are unfolding into the tragedy as employees, victims’ families and company owners offer differing accounts of the hour before floodwaters overtook the area.Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Iran, a key player in this unfolding drama, contributes significantly to the global oil market.Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Expanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanding. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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