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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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
Major League Soccer expansion franchise San Diego FC plays its first home match on March 1.
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Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
That’s compared to other Canadian expansion candidates such as Vancouver or Edmonton, which would necessitate air travel for all six current franchises.
—Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Griner briefly played with Monique Billings, who the Valkyries selected in the expansion draft.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
International expansion has also required new packaging.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
That’s compared to other Canadian expansion candidates such as Vancouver or Edmonton, which would necessitate air travel for all six current franchises.
—Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Griner briefly played with Monique Billings, who the Valkyries selected in the expansion draft.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
International expansion has also required new packaging.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
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But when capital projects are factored in, the overall spending plan calls for a 21.7% increase.—
Baltimore Sun,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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In the three months following the attack, the ADL tracked a 361% increase in antisemitic incidents compared to the same period the year prior.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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These speakers shared their vision of a more diverse future and presented strategies to tackle some of the most pressing global challenges, such as leadership, technology, and the evolution of equity and belonging.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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This outflow of matter is a product of the star's evolution.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Where another artist might rely on grotesque specifics to frighten the reader, Mignola’s insinuating expanses of black ink conceal all but the most necessary details of a rich and malevolent world, filled with monstrosities, yes, but also oddities, many of them delightful.—
Sam Thielman,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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The dormant Medicine Lake Volcano, which has an expanse that measures 10 times larger than Washington's Mount Saint Helens, is also included in the monument.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
7 Jan. 2025
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Jovic provided a big boost off the bench, with 17 points (including three for four on three-pointers), to go along with six rebounds and four assists.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Following a hot start to the season, Atlanta has fallen back down to earth and is in need of a boost.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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As a board member, Adam played a significant role in overseeing the hospital’s financial health and its development as a tertiary academic medical center in affiliation with Florida Atlantic University in fulfillment of the hospital’s mission to provide world-class health care to our region.—
Jerry Fedele,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2025
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But during its development by IDEC Pharmaceuticals (now Biogen), the NCI also funded the crucial clinical trials that were needed to obtain FDA approval.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Lions offensive coordinator is finalizing a deal to become the 19th head coach in Bears history, sources told the Tribune on Monday, ending a whirlwind two-week stretch in which the Bears interviewed at least 17 coaches either in person or over video conference call.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Brown made eight birdies in a nine-hole stretch during the second round on Friday, Jan. 17, at the Nicklaus Tournament Course, the outlet noted.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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In addition, the strip of winter storm and blizzard warnings stretching from South Texas to Jacksonville, Fla. is something rarely seen, as a low pressure area traverses the central Gulf of Mexico, directing abundant moisture northward, into the frigid air mass.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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In addition, our trading partners have warned the incoming Trump administration that implementing tariffs on American imports would trigger retaliation against U.S. exports, especially against U.S. farmers.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2025
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Strong winds and dry brush fueled fast-moving fires in Southern California, threatening to reverse the progress made battling wildfires across the region that have burned over 40,000 acres and killed at least 28 people.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Even in moments of retrenchment or seeming reversal, progress has found a way.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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