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as in increases
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 evolutions
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 expanses
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 expansions
Strong networks help women identify opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and market expansions.
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Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The expansions presented in the article as gift ideas can be purchased directly from the publisher, through online vendors such as Amazon or ordered via your Friendly Local Game Store.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
That's because the states have trigger laws that would swiftly end their Medicaid expansions if federal funding falls.
—Phil Galewitz | Kff Health News, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Steel City Interactive has hinted at further content expansions in early 2025, possibly including new arenas and a career mode update.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Of course, million-dollar investments and World Cup expansions all mean a lot less for the growth of US soccer if the national teams are not doing their jobs on the pitch.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Digging deeper into the data, 65% of respondents reported November monthly expansions in new orders, and 55% reported expansions in shipments.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent reports have shown solid expansions for new orders, shipments, and future new orders.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Unfilled orders expanded in November, as 60% of respondents reported monthly expansions.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The expansions presented in the article as gift ideas can be purchased directly from the publisher, through online vendors such as Amazon or ordered via your Friendly Local Game Store.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
That's because the states have trigger laws that would swiftly end their Medicaid expansions if federal funding falls.
—Phil Galewitz | Kff Health News, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Steel City Interactive has hinted at further content expansions in early 2025, possibly including new arenas and a career mode update.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Of course, million-dollar investments and World Cup expansions all mean a lot less for the growth of US soccer if the national teams are not doing their jobs on the pitch.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Digging deeper into the data, 65% of respondents reported November monthly expansions in new orders, and 55% reported expansions in shipments.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent reports have shown solid expansions for new orders, shipments, and future new orders.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Unfilled orders expanded in November, as 60% of respondents reported monthly expansions.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansions
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Large expanses of glass that open onto terraces keep the homes, however, from feeling dark and dank.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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The roomful of ALOHAs was unlocking the subtle physical details of everyday life, arguably one of the last expanses of unrecorded human activity.James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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But Murakami has made a few key additions.Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent additions include Istanbul-Rotterdam pop artist Min Taka and Amsterdam trio Housepainters, plus Sudden Lights, an indie-rock band from Latvia.Sophie Williams, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent developments may put this figure much higher.Ben Kunz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Next-Generation Infrastructure – Faster Networks, Smarter Hardware IT operations will continue to be redefined thanks to new developments and breakthroughs in network, data storage and processor technology.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Expansions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansions. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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