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
The vast expanse of opportunity that exists if India and Spain manage to increase and improve their film and TV industry co-operation was on display at a panel session on Sunday at Film Bazaar.
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024
Additional highlights include a vast courtyard with a flat expanse of lawn, a swimming pool with an inset spa and a ping-pong pavilion.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
The Black Sea itself often looms in the background as an ever-present object of beauty and terror to Ina and Khalid, who are both afraid to venture into its unpredictable expanse.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Alaska is enormous; fishing its vast expanse would require casting across a million acres of streams, lakes, and shorelines every day for a full year – truly a 'so many fish, so little time' quandary.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024
Additional highlights include a vast courtyard with a flat expanse of lawn, a swimming pool with an inset spa and a ping-pong pavilion.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
The Black Sea itself often looms in the background as an ever-present object of beauty and terror to Ina and Khalid, who are both afraid to venture into its unpredictable expanse.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Alaska is enormous; fishing its vast expanse would require casting across a million acres of streams, lakes, and shorelines every day for a full year – truly a 'so many fish, so little time' quandary.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanse
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Read the full Aries Daily Horoscope Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Center your focus on what is blocking your expansion.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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Since then, Minute has committed to maintaining a monthly print schedule while evolving SI’s digital strategy with local sites and international expansions as well as sub-brands like Sportsperson of the Year and SI Swimsuit.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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In their last five games, the Blues are averaging just 1.43 goals per 60 minutes at five-on-five, according to Natural Stat Trick, which ranks No. 29 in the NHL in that stretch.Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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By the numbers: Over the most recent five game stretch, Cousins has thrown nine interceptions to just one touchdown.Ross Terrell, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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But a streak of this length has become a Buffalo Sabres thing under Terry Pegula’s ownership.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Here's How to Plan Your Visit The Culinary Arts Commission is going to great lengths to document and preserve the culinary heritage of Saudi Arabia along the way.Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Expanse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanse. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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