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as in increased
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
as the number of people with cell phones enlarges, more transmission towers will have to be built
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as in expanded
to make greater in size, amount, or number
with a new member of the family on the way, maybe we should consider enlarging the house
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as in freed
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
like a wild animal enlarged from a leghold trap, the freed prisoner raced about
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Recent Examples of enlarged
Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
First, the field is enlarged to include top-notch artists in subsequent generations, whose work reflects an ongoing Photorealist legacy.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
It was even enlarged to incorporate two massive, historic elm trees that would have been felled to accommodate the structure otherwise.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
Fordyce spots are enlarged oil glands on the surface of your skin.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
All the windows were enlarged and opened onto the small terrace.
—Gay Gassmann, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
An egg can float in water when its air cell has enlarged sufficiently to keep it buoyant.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
The exhibition continually plays upon vacillations between intimacy and exposure, with one of the Torso prints of black and white buttocks enlarged and sprawling down the length of one gallery.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
An influx of migrants in 2022 and 2023 enlarged the supply of workers and enabled rapid job growth despite an already tight labor market.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
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Since then, the enterprise has enlarged its product range to 32 items and expanded to other US areas with a prominent Polish-American population.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
First, the field is enlarged to include top-notch artists in subsequent generations, whose work reflects an ongoing Photorealist legacy.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
It was even enlarged to incorporate two massive, historic elm trees that would have been felled to accommodate the structure otherwise.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
Fordyce spots are enlarged oil glands on the surface of your skin.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
All the windows were enlarged and opened onto the small terrace.
—Gay Gassmann, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
An egg can float in water when its air cell has enlarged sufficiently to keep it buoyant.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
The exhibition continually plays upon vacillations between intimacy and exposure, with one of the Torso prints of black and white buttocks enlarged and sprawling down the length of one gallery.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
An influx of migrants in 2022 and 2023 enlarged the supply of workers and enabled rapid job growth despite an already tight labor market.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlarged
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Under Phillip’s leadership, Forbes’ Live events revenue increased 40% over the past two years and Forbes’ sales team delivered outstanding results, including more than 20 seven-figure advertising partnerships this year.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Aon says just 7% of hospitals report increased turnover among nurses compared to 62% percent last year.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The franchise has since expanded its WNBA content, with A'ja Wilson making history as the first WNBA global cover athlete for NBA 2K25, and entering the game with an unprecedented 99 overall rating.Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under his leadership, Forbes has diversified its revenue, expanded the business into new categories including ecommerce and global real estate, and built a successful business strategy that nurtures journalistic excellence and supports a robust and professional newsroom.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Once freed, the brothers celebrated while the deer ran on the slippery ice to safety.Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Video showed prisoners being freed from Assad’s notorious detention facilities, rebels and civilians were seen ransacking the presidential palace, with footage revealing his luxurious lifestyle and large car collection.Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Now, they’re being augmented by software innovations, AI, robotics and advanced technologies that are dramatically evolving North America’s industrial base.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But, for Yankees fans of a certain age, consider making these part of a memorabilia array, augmented by baseball cards or other related collectibles.Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Drug overdose deaths in the United States fell 17% between July 2023 and July 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a new report released Wednesday.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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To be eligible, films must be released in theaters during calendar 2024, and TV shows must have aired between January 1 and November 1.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cozy and comforting blend of pear, rose, and vanilla.Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under his leadership, the company’s profits rose to more than $16 billion last year from $12 billion in 2021.Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Its timing was likely accelerated by the recent events at CAA.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, import volumes may also recover in the short term, as accelerated fiscal spending boosts demand for industrial commodities, Huang said.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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He was rescued from a 400-meter-deep ravine in Romania's northern Maramures region, with temperatures plunging to 14 degrees Fahrenheit.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Vladislav Duda, 28, was rescued from a mountain ravine in subzero temperatures alongside his months-old kitten Peach.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Enlarged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlarged. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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