as in expansion
a wide space or area
the great explorers who crossed the vast expanses of the seven seas in small ships
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Recent Examples of expanse
The vast expanse of opportunity that exists if India and Spain manage to increase and improve their film and TV industry co-operation was on display at a panel session on Sunday at Film Bazaar.
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024
Additional highlights include a vast courtyard with a flat expanse of lawn, a swimming pool with an inset spa and a ping-pong pavilion.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
The Black Sea itself often looms in the background as an ever-present object of beauty and terror to Ina and Khalid, who are both afraid to venture into its unpredictable expanse.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Alaska is enormous; fishing its vast expanse would require casting across a million acres of streams, lakes, and shorelines every day for a full year – truly a 'so many fish, so little time' quandary.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024
Additional highlights include a vast courtyard with a flat expanse of lawn, a swimming pool with an inset spa and a ping-pong pavilion.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
The Black Sea itself often looms in the background as an ever-present object of beauty and terror to Ina and Khalid, who are both afraid to venture into its unpredictable expanse.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Alaska is enormous; fishing its vast expanse would require casting across a million acres of streams, lakes, and shorelines every day for a full year – truly a 'so many fish, so little time' quandary.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanse
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For 2025, industry experts predict expansions on already-booming product and treatment themes within the skin-care space.Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 12 Dec. 2024
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That’s raising questions about who will bear the costs of its expansion.Saul Elbein, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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In their last five games, the Blues are averaging just 1.43 goals per 60 minutes at five-on-five, according to Natural Stat Trick, which ranks No. 29 in the NHL in that stretch.Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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During that stretch, Nvidia fell into a correction , usually defined as a retreat of 10% or more from a recent high or a record close.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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The average length of time before a new union signs its first contract is 465 days, according to a Bloomberg Law analysis in 2022.Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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The average length of stay in Zebra’s housing is six months to a year.Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Expanse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanse. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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