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
As sea ice disappears, it is replaced by a growing expanse of dark ocean water that absorbs sunlight rather than reflecting it.
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Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
In this instance, freakish conditions had directed the sound of an Antarctic event northward, toward a lonely expanse of ocean.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
For a dense expanse of grass next year, consider a few fall lawn care tips that will set your yard up for success in spring.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
However, Republicans have been able to keep their margins in the state's vast rural expanses large enough to offset Democrats' advantage in North Carolina's more urban areas.
—Abc News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
In this instance, freakish conditions had directed the sound of an Antarctic event northward, toward a lonely expanse of ocean.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
For a dense expanse of grass next year, consider a few fall lawn care tips that will set your yard up for success in spring.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
However, Republicans have been able to keep their margins in the state's vast rural expanses large enough to offset Democrats' advantage in North Carolina's more urban areas.
—Abc News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanse
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Disney's capital expenditures totaled $5.4 billion, primarily for theme park expansions and new attractions.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Over the past five years, California’s economy ranked 13th-best for the expansion of its gross domestic product – the broadest measurement of business output.Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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From the Sports Desk UofL Football: After a rocky start to the season, Louisville football has used two key wins to build its confidence heading into the final stretch of the season.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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But even by its own high standards, the latest season, which premiered on Netflix in September and is nearing its home stretch, has been exceptional.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rhesus monkeys are typically 19-21 inches in length, weigh around 12-17 lbs., and can become aggressive if provoked.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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If this happens, your healthcare provider can trim the strings to a more comfortable length.Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Expanse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanse. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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