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as in develops
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 increases
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 extends
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 rises
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
water expands when it becomes frozen
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Recent Examples of expands
When looking at all of the weekly rankings in their home country, the band’s list of champions expands significantly, and due to occasional re-releases, the rockers continue to add to their historic count from time to time.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Ares, which is already invested in MLS franchise Inter Miami, expands into NFL ownership.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
California’s healthcare program for low-income residents is also costing more than expected as the state expands eligibility to all income-eligible adults, regardless of immigration status, and experiences an increase in the number of seniors seeking services.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The bill also expands the benefit cap for dependents from $6 to $26.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
Security concerns have also grown, particularly as AI expands the volume and sensitivity of the data used.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This expands their volume, destroying cells and making their texture soft.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Up your contract as your understanding builds and workload expands.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Paladins also includes a battle royale mode, which expands the compact hero shooter gameplay to expansive levels.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Ares, which is already invested in MLS franchise Inter Miami, expands into NFL ownership.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
California’s healthcare program for low-income residents is also costing more than expected as the state expands eligibility to all income-eligible adults, regardless of immigration status, and experiences an increase in the number of seniors seeking services.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The bill also expands the benefit cap for dependents from $6 to $26.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
Security concerns have also grown, particularly as AI expands the volume and sensitivity of the data used.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This expands their volume, destroying cells and making their texture soft.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Up your contract as your understanding builds and workload expands.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Paladins also includes a battle royale mode, which expands the compact hero shooter gameplay to expansive levels.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expands
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Legendary develops, produces, markets, and finances major films for global audiences, while also maintaining leading television, comic book, video game, licensing, and merchandising divisions.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cured Meats Bacon and cured hams have an extremely short freezer life (less than a month) because the salt in them increases the rate at which rancidity develops in the meat.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Making the municipal bond market more efficient and less costly in turn increases accessibility.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This precision reduces wasted ad spend and increases conversion likelihood, making advertising efforts more efficient and cost-effective.Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The difference is a processing step that extends shelf life without changing the integrity of the ingredients.Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This pattern of transformation extends across sectors.Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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What To See During The Major Lunar Standstill During a major lunar standstill, the moon rises and sets at its most extreme northerly and southerly positions on the east and west horizons, respectively.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Traditionally, as qubits increase in number, their sensitivity to tiny disturbances also rises, leading to errors.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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That approach is expected to continue as the Endowment, which is the largest private donor to each of the four institutions, accelerates its distributions over the next 15 years.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, though, there may be no parachute for this freefall as the failure accelerates with each passing week.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
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With its original cast iron Corinthian columns and enhanced denim presentations, a new Madewell flagship opens Wednesday in the heart of Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood.David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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In each area like Vatican City, one mission begets another, and then another, as unlocking the map and gaining money to purchases tourist pamphlets opens even more to do, with dozens of relics, books, and junk to collect as side quests.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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By promoting healthy digital habits, schools and families can work together to ensure social media augments rather than harms their children’s lives.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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As this all unfolds in court, the people are talking.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the trial unfolds — and with Geel (actress Francisca Lewin) in a comfortable private cell — Mercedes gains access to Geel’s elegant apartment and expensive wardrobe.Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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