1
as in increase
something added (as by growth)
the museum's new wing is only the first in a series of expansions planned for the next decade
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2
as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the expansion of remedial reading classes into a district-wide program using school volunteers for a variety of needs
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3
as in expanse
a wide space or area
we gazed in awe at the star-strewn expansion of nighttime sky above us
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Recent Examples of expansion
The North Carolina native is, however, probably best known for his meticulous renovation and expansion of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim Museum on Fifth Avenue during the early 1990s.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
That’s why Krishnan is intent on exploring various potential brand expansions.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
This comes amid aggressive expansion promises announced in 2024, which are part of Disney’s 10-year plan to invest $60 billion into their parks and cruises around the world.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Assayas returned to direct a 2022 HBO limited series, also titled Irma Vep and starring Alicia Vikander in Cheung's role, that is both a remake and an expansion of this film.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
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Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
That’s why Krishnan is intent on exploring various potential brand expansions.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
This comes amid aggressive expansion promises announced in 2024, which are part of Disney’s 10-year plan to invest $60 billion into their parks and cruises around the world.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Assayas returned to direct a 2022 HBO limited series, also titled Irma Vep and starring Alicia Vikander in Cheung's role, that is both a remake and an expansion of this film.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
Noun
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Insurers will be allowed to raise premiums by as much as $50 a month for 2026, up from a $35 increase allowed this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Tambyah says scientists are closely watching the evolution of H5 and H7 or H9, subtypes of influenza A virus, in birds and animals.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Where Vlasic fits within the Blackhawks on and off the ice has been an evolution over the last few years.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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In that moment, a chain of brake lights in each lane led drivers’ eyes to a pit of flashing lights, just before an empty expanse of road where each car had intended to be but wasn’t.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The photos, released Tuesday by the European Space Agency, show a fuzzy white dot moving against the vast expanse of space.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
7 Oct. 2025
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Fazit is the boost your routine never saw coming.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Regarding York, the coaching change from John Tortorella to Tocchet did seem to give him a boost, judging from his training camp.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Diné scholar Melanie Yazzie challenges notions about the relationship between decolonization and development.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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Neighbors for a Better San Diego, a group that represents mostly single-family homeowners and opposes nearby higher-density development, criticized the report for not tracking how many homes get demolished to make way for new projects.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Messi played the full 90 minutes in a seven-game stretch over 21 days in September and early October.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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However, Mamukelashvili is more than just a stretch five, and that could endear him to Raptors fans.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Whisk in dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with apple cider (or juice) in 2 additions and whisking to blend.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the port crane fees, additional changes include the fee structure changes for vehicle carriers, otherwise known as roll-on roll-off vessels, which help to carry automobiles, farm equipment and other heavy machinery.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Al-Sudani, who rose to power after that upheaval, insisted his government had taken tangible steps to restore public trust, such as economic progress and political stability.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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There's a whole chapter on what causes economic progress and the role of technology, among other things.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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