as in expansion
a wide space or area
the great explorers who crossed the vast expanses of the seven seas in small ships
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Recent Examples of expanse
And no face more eloquent than that of Edward Norton, who as Pete Seeger has that expanse broadened by a hairline swooping up toward his crown.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Monitoring China's 'Monster Ship' Russia's Disastrous Winter War on Finland Could Give Clues on Ukraine Endgame
Despite its shared governance, seven nations have laid claim to parts of the icy expanse.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
There on the round expanse of polished, inlaid pebble, dozens of men and women are mingling, spike heels clacking on the irregular surface, ordering drinks from tuxedoed bartenders, soaking up this dreamlike atmosphere.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Bear Glacier by stand-up paddleboard At the base of the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park near Seward, a saltwater lagoon filled with icebergs licks at the 12-mile-long glacial expanse.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Monitoring China's 'Monster Ship' Russia's Disastrous Winter War on Finland Could Give Clues on Ukraine Endgame
Despite its shared governance, seven nations have laid claim to parts of the icy expanse.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
There on the round expanse of polished, inlaid pebble, dozens of men and women are mingling, spike heels clacking on the irregular surface, ordering drinks from tuxedoed bartenders, soaking up this dreamlike atmosphere.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Bear Glacier by stand-up paddleboard At the base of the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park near Seward, a saltwater lagoon filled with icebergs licks at the 12-mile-long glacial expanse.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanse
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The objective is not only to dismantle prior ACA expansions but to also introduce a system that significantly alters the health care landscape.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Testing Krispy Kreme’s menu expansion The two Krispy Kreme Charlotte stores testing the menu expansion are in Costwold and at the company’s South End headquarters.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Lions offensive coordinator is finalizing a deal to become the 19th head coach in Bears history, sources told the Tribune on Monday, ending a whirlwind two-week stretch in which the Bears interviewed at least 17 coaches either in person or over video conference call.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Blazers won on Sunday to break a five-game losing streak, but this team looked listless during that stretch.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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But some also said the length and scope of the communications slowdown was unusual, resulting in confusion among staff as health agencies sought to stop or claw back communications, meetings and events to comply with the directive.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Given the chance, Frimpong will tell you at length about the areas of his game that need to evolve.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Expanse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanse. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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