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
As more brands incorporate AI into streamlining production efficiency, the company’s expansion comes as demand rises for personalized marketing content across digital platforms.
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Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
With this expansion, Miami Dade County public school students experiencing health issues can connect with licensed medical professionals via secure video calls at school or at home.
—Unitedhealthcare, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
As Nudie Jeans continues its careful expansion, Levin remains focused on maintaining the brand’s core identity.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The centrepiece of this involved an expansion of the East Stand, adding 8,000 seats, which would be topped by a bubble-like roof.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
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Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
With this expansion, Miami Dade County public school students experiencing health issues can connect with licensed medical professionals via secure video calls at school or at home.
—Unitedhealthcare, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
As Nudie Jeans continues its careful expansion, Levin remains focused on maintaining the brand’s core identity.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The centrepiece of this involved an expansion of the East Stand, adding 8,000 seats, which would be topped by a bubble-like roof.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for expansion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
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Brown County, another GOP-leaning area, reported a 34 percent increase in early turnout.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, the complexities of contract negotiations extended far beyond the final proposals of 4% cost-of-living increases for teachers’ raises and thousands of additional staff members.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Tariff timeline: Tracking the evolution of Donald Trump's trade war Trump says the ultimate fruits of tariffs will be worth the pain.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The success of the Ghibli meme marks a new chapter in the evolution of A.I. mimicry.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2025
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Because nothing makes a space look larger than an expanse of glass, Jon and Allison blew out the wall that formerly held two closets.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Couldn’t be me; there’s liberation in being made small by indifferent expanses.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Finau's confidence may also get a boost from a recent hole-in-one at the Valero Texas Open, following another notable ace in the past.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, it’s driven by the country’s sprawling dietary supplements industry, which critics have long said has little regulatory oversight—and which may get a boost from Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is widely seen as an ally to supplement makers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Keep gardens free of debris and weeds, which are a favorite environment for thrips’ development.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Mowing regularly and at the proper height promotes a lush, dense lawn by stimulating root growth and lateral shoot development.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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The toughest stretch of those eight games comes this week.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Privacy - Terms protected by reCAPTCHA Privacy - Terms TSLA recovers Wednesday’s report comes during a tough stretch for Tesla.—
Lora Kolodny,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Lulu’s Keep Things Classy Floral Button-Up Shirt In addition to Miller, Kelly Clarkson is another famous face who has reached for a blouse lately.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In addition to lots of water, professional voice actors will also deploy various tongue twisters, vocal scales, and other exercises to wake up the vocal muscles and brain.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
3 Apr. 2025
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As the film progresses, viewers are taken through various seasons.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined. Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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