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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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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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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 arrival in February last year of Maggio as CEO was a first sign of changes at the brand, which pointed to further international expansion and the strengthening of its position as a luxury fashion label.
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
The expansion of the Orange Bowl, however, was not just a white man’s game.
—Kate Aguilar / Made By History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Jed isn't the only member of the Duggar brood with family expansion being a part of 2025.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The country’s factory activity has been expanding for the past three months, although the pace of expansion slowed in December.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
The expansion of the Orange Bowl, however, was not just a white man’s game.
—Kate Aguilar / Made By History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Jed isn't the only member of the Duggar brood with family expansion being a part of 2025.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The country’s factory activity has been expanding for the past three months, although the pace of expansion slowed in December.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
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Given that companies are already big players in economic empowerment globally, even modest increases in their positive impact would make a big difference.Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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That policy had already shifted, but an analysis found the county should go even further to discourage any increases in density in those areas, given how many structures are already at risk.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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Her research explores business models, their innovation, and evolution in new and established firms.Raghu Garud, Yuliya Snihur, Harvard Business Review, 8 Jan. 2025
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Roundup Our Best Stories of 2019 Tweety bird linguistics, tiny purses, Beowulf's monsters, and the evolution of beauty.JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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There on the round expanse of polished, inlaid pebble, dozens of men and women are mingling, spike heels clacking on the irregular surface, ordering drinks from tuxedoed bartenders, soaking up this dreamlike atmosphere.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Monitoring China's 'Monster Ship' Russia's Disastrous Winter War on Finland Could Give Clues on Ukraine Endgame Despite its shared governance, seven nations have laid claim to parts of the icy expanse.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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With Venus in Pisces gracing your career sector, your professional life gets a Venusian boost of charm, which could inspire the desire to incorporate more art and joy into your professional life.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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These nifty night surfers use the strong winds generated by the front to get a boost to their destination—and expend less energy in the process, according to the paper.Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
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In the new assessment, the two agencies, which officials did not identify, did not find evidence linking any specific episode to technology developed by Russia or another country but based their findings on understandings of foreign weapon development and capability.DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Some children might regress to an earlier stage of development, becoming afraid of going to school and leaving their parents.Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Overall, the jacket had a nice fit and moved well with the body while skiing (even the arm length offered maximum mobility and stretch while holding ski poles).Grace Smith, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Cider’s has a bit of stretch and a subtle side slit.Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
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In addition to the Sunset Fire, crews are fighting to contain the rapidly spreading Palisades and Eaton fires, as well as the Hurst, Lidia and Woodley blazes.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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In addition to Athena's launch in February, another CLPS mission—Firefly's Blue Ghost lander—could fly as early as January 15 on a Falcon 9 rocket.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
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Otherwise, Arkansas is 0-4 against other opponents ranked in Quad 1 of the NCAA’s Net rankings, including a 73-66 loss Wednesday night at home to Ole Miss. Calipari’s squads, composed primarily of one-and-done freshmen for more than a decade at Kentucky, typically improve as a season progresses.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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As the month progresses, the energy continues to shift as Mercury enters Capricorn, urging you to get practical and realistic about your love life.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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