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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
The coordinated expansions and contractions of the group could confuse a potential attacker and make any individual fish a less likely target.
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Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
However, the brand does plan to launch two collection launches per year, Fall and Spring—with new products in every category, as well as several category expansions.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The large expansions offer new villains and new ways to play.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Since then, Minute has committed to maintaining a monthly print schedule while evolving SI’s digital strategy with local sites and international expansions as well as sub-brands like Sportsperson of the Year and SI Swimsuit.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Simply put, Destiny 3 would have to be made with less resources than the number of devs who were just making seasons and expansions before this, and how exactly is that going to go for a full sequel?
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Assuming the spending bill passes, the $250 million would enable the full funding of the repairs and expansions necessary at South Bay, according to Peters.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Initially a primary vendor for Polo Home, the movement of buyers to other companies has led to expansions with Anthropologie and Serena & Lily.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Glazer said existing relationships facilitated effortless expansions to retailers such as Mark & Graham, Pottery Barn, West Elm and Williams Sonoma.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
However, the brand does plan to launch two collection launches per year, Fall and Spring—with new products in every category, as well as several category expansions.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The large expansions offer new villains and new ways to play.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Since then, Minute has committed to maintaining a monthly print schedule while evolving SI’s digital strategy with local sites and international expansions as well as sub-brands like Sportsperson of the Year and SI Swimsuit.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Simply put, Destiny 3 would have to be made with less resources than the number of devs who were just making seasons and expansions before this, and how exactly is that going to go for a full sequel?
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Assuming the spending bill passes, the $250 million would enable the full funding of the repairs and expansions necessary at South Bay, according to Peters.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Initially a primary vendor for Polo Home, the movement of buyers to other companies has led to expansions with Anthropologie and Serena & Lily.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Glazer said existing relationships facilitated effortless expansions to retailers such as Mark & Graham, Pottery Barn, West Elm and Williams Sonoma.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansions
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This is a trek across rugged tundra alongside wild lakes and rivers amidst the vast expanses of wilderness that define Alaska.Everett Potter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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As a result, Disney's show was soon eclipsed by others elsewhere which were held over fields and expanses of water like Dubai's dramatic display.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Last summer, however, the most important additions – Elliot Anderson (£15million plus Odi Vlachodimos, from Newcastle) and Nikola Milenkovic (£12million, Fiorentina) – had both joined by mid-July.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some major additions have already been shown off, such as new weapons and a rework to the customs map, but in an interview, Nikita let slip a couple of other additions that do not seem to have been shown off just yet.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Each decade has its own indelible character; at the beginning of a new one journalists hold an unofficial contest to try to be the first to characterize, and more importantly name, the latest developments in our culture.Jim Greer, SPIN, 24 Dec. 2024
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For example, construction large oil developments and LNG projects are well-known, but beyond that behavior is less certain.Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Expansions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansions. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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