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
Kluivert surged into the expanse of space behind Chelsea’s midfield.
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Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
That expanse of glass is complemented by large, frameless windows on all three remaining sides.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025
Where another artist might rely on grotesque specifics to frighten the reader, Mignola’s insinuating expanses of black ink conceal all but the most necessary details of a rich and malevolent world, filled with monstrosities, yes, but also oddities, many of them delightful.
—Sam Thielman, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
The dormant Medicine Lake Volcano, which has an expanse that measures 10 times larger than Washington's Mount Saint Helens, is also included in the monument.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
That expanse of glass is complemented by large, frameless windows on all three remaining sides.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025
Where another artist might rely on grotesque specifics to frighten the reader, Mignola’s insinuating expanses of black ink conceal all but the most necessary details of a rich and malevolent world, filled with monstrosities, yes, but also oddities, many of them delightful.
—Sam Thielman, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
The dormant Medicine Lake Volcano, which has an expanse that measures 10 times larger than Washington's Mount Saint Helens, is also included in the monument.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for expanse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanse
Noun
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His work explored complex themes, including liberation, aviation, and expansion.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
4 Feb. 2025
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Golden State chose Billings in December’s expansion draft despite her status as a pending unrestricted free agent, a move that was met with surprise around the league.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This stretch has the Heat playing nine road games and just one home game.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
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As homeownership increased during that stretch, so did mortgage-free living. Go deeper: Salt Lake is projected to be the West's hottest real estate market of 2025.—
Erin Alberty,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This interview has been edited and condensed for length and brevity.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2025
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The paintings are all ten feet tall, similar to length of the cells in Gorée’s House of Slaves.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Expanse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanse. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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