as in blown up
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as in developed
to express more fully and in greater detail
an article on the First Ladies that the author later expanded into a book
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as in increased
to make greater in size, amount, or number
we had to expand the list of wedding guests several times in order to accommodate all the relatives Mother wouldn't dream of excluding
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as in extended
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
a spare leaf for those times when we have to expand the dining table to accommodate extra guests
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as in accelerated
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
water expands when it becomes frozen
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Recent Examples of expanded
Larry Holder, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
In August, the Miami Herald reported that Florida’s voucher system, which was expanded in 2023 to cover families of all income levels, was beginning to affect per-pupil revenue in the state’s public school districts, affecting their ability to retain teachers and maintain school buildings.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
Later, after the horrors of World War II, the laws of war were expanded to protect civilians.
—Hurst Hannum, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
Every country in the world accepts these rules, which have been expanded several times in the years since.
—Hurst Hannum, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
The number and types of voting members have been expanded to include more than 300 entertainment journalists from around the world.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
As president, Carter expanded diplomatic relations abroad, invested in the energy sector and increased national park space for Americans.
—Evan Lasseter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
The couple expanded their family once again in 2022 with the arrival of a baby girl.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Should cannabis become legal on a federal level, Marte could access federal tax deductions for payroll and other business expenses, and expanded banking options with lower fees.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.,eric Clark, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
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There’s a reason the NFL has expanded the league’s reach to Germany with multiple games played there the past couple of seasons and with more on the way in the future.
—Larry Holder, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
In August, the Miami Herald reported that Florida’s voucher system, which was expanded in 2023 to cover families of all income levels, was beginning to affect per-pupil revenue in the state’s public school districts, affecting their ability to retain teachers and maintain school buildings.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
Later, after the horrors of World War II, the laws of war were expanded to protect civilians.
—Hurst Hannum, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
Every country in the world accepts these rules, which have been expanded several times in the years since.
—Hurst Hannum, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
The number and types of voting members have been expanded to include more than 300 entertainment journalists from around the world.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
As president, Carter expanded diplomatic relations abroad, invested in the energy sector and increased national park space for Americans.
—Evan Lasseter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
The couple expanded their family once again in 2022 with the arrival of a baby girl.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Should cannabis become legal on a federal level, Marte could access federal tax deductions for payroll and other business expenses, and expanded banking options with lower fees.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.,eric Clark, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanded
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The fabric was developed with chemical company Archroma.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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The team developed South Korea’s first two-legged walking robot, called Hubo, in 2005.John Kang, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, operating expenses increased, with selling, general, and administrative costs rising 19%.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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At one point, Brooklyn’s residential footprint extended west of Illinois Route 3 to the river.Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
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Auburn extended the lead to 26 halfway through the second half, but that was when Gates made a change in his lineup, subbing in an entire five of nonstarters that included Marques Warrick.Grant Salsman, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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Finally, accelerated demand led by corporate refugees is being met by a steady supply of businesses from retiring baby boomers.AllBusiness, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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According to recent studies, the rate of change across several key factors has accelerated by 183% in the past four years, largely driven by emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence.Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Bloating causes your belly to feel full and look distended.Kathleen Felton, Health, 9 June 2024
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But for all its brawn and atmosphere and robustly choreographed combat, this is a distended historical tapestry too sprawling to remain compelling, particularly when its focus veers away from the central couple.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Kinship and hierarchy were replaced or augmented by coöperative relationships that individuals entered into voluntarily—covenants, promises, and the economically essential contracts.Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The ample cabinet space in the kitchen is augmented by a large pantry.James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
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Roach opened as a huge underdog (+850).Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The film, which boasted a budget of $250 million, only opened to $32 million in the United States with mediocre reviews (the film currently has a 30% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes).Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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What unfolded was nearly a worst-case scenario with the only positive being Williams managed to stay healthy and start every game, the first time a Bears quarterback has managed that since Jay Cutler in 2009.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Annual Golden Globes after-party unfolded at Marea.Vogue, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Expanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanded. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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