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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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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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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
Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security announced that Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, will be ending for Venezuelans who applied to the program under a 2023 expansion of protections.
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Isabel Rosales, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
In April 2023, the fund’s trustees voted to halt further expansion of the in-state investment program.
—ProPublica, 13 Feb. 2025
Sara Fischer Jan 15, 2025 - Business OpenAI to fund four new Axios Local newsrooms
OpenAI will underwrite the expansion of Axios to four cities of its choice as part of a broader content-sharing and technology deal, the firms said Wednesday.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
His work explored complex themes, including liberation, aviation, and expansion.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025
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Isabel Rosales, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
In April 2023, the fund’s trustees voted to halt further expansion of the in-state investment program.
—ProPublica, 13 Feb. 2025
Sara Fischer Jan 15, 2025 - Business OpenAI to fund four new Axios Local newsrooms
OpenAI will underwrite the expansion of Axios to four cities of its choice as part of a broader content-sharing and technology deal, the firms said Wednesday.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
His work explored complex themes, including liberation, aviation, and expansion.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
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By 2050, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans for 50 to 60 percent of Japan’s electricity to come from renewables, including biomass, hydropower, geothermal, and offshore wind as well as solar—with a controversial increase in nuclear-power production filling in the gaps.—
Hannah Kirshner,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Trust has yet to identify a concrete reason behind the precipitous drop in South Dade’s homeless population beyond a countywide increase in outreach efforts.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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With that expansion comes opportunities (and predictions) for innovation and evolution in three focus areas: technological advancements, wellness and pharmaceutical research and development, and environmental sustainability.—
Corey Koffler,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Why is that a bad thing — especially when those songs provided the foundation for the evolution of American music in the centuries that followed?—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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The lasting scars on the Gaza landscape are plain to see in the more than 360,000 structures − homes, schools, hospitals, mosques and other buildings − that lie in a vast expanse of toxic rubble.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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This meant large expanses of glass that foster easy indoor-outdoor living and innovative (and sometimes flamboyant) roof designs.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2025
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Just as Manning’s candidacy gets a boost from the two magical Super Bowl runs, the lack of team success during the second half of his career is a drag.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Morningstar model of retirement outcomes projects eligible Americans to receive a boost of 12% to their wealth in retirement.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
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China’s efforts to build tech self-reliance and U.S. restrictions have supported the development of a homegrown ecosystem.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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Because the city of Buckeye does not have a designation of assured water supply, the North Star Ranch development will have to find its own source of water.—
Alexandra Hardle,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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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
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In addition, McBride said the library is proposing a 25% increase in special-event rates at the Central Library downtown and adding several new fees for cost recovery for requests such as audiovisual assistance, photo shoots and filming.—
Jeanne Rawdin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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In addition, the real estate market can be cyclical, with prices fluctuating based on interest rates, economic conditions and demand.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Each of these moments in history is a link in a chain of progress, each link forged by the sacrifices of those who came before.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Building new affordable units is important, too, but progress is undermined if existing buildings are sold and rents rise.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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