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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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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
That’s raising questions about who will bear the costs of its expansion.
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Saul Elbein, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Observations in the late 1990s revealed that the rate of expansion of the universe has been accelerating since the Big Bang some 13.8 billion years ago, due to the influence of dark energy.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
As the name implies, the system provides flexible expansion with available surround speakers and a thumpy subwoofer.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
India’s growth slows India’s economic expansion moderated during the country’s fiscal second quarter.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
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Saul Elbein, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Observations in the late 1990s revealed that the rate of expansion of the universe has been accelerating since the Big Bang some 13.8 billion years ago, due to the influence of dark energy.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
As the name implies, the system provides flexible expansion with available surround speakers and a thumpy subwoofer.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
India’s growth slows India’s economic expansion moderated during the country’s fiscal second quarter.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansion
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The average premium increase is estimated around 7%, according to a report from insurance research site ValuePenguin.com.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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All too often, the dance between providers and insurers results in further price increases that are passed along to policyholders in higher premiums.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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The ongoing evolution of more innovative features and functionality, such as Ethereum’s smart contracts, will likely add to this.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In The Language Puzzle, archeologist Steven Mithen draws on the latest research from linguistics, anthropology, psychology and genetics to guide the reader through some 1.6 million years of hominin evolution.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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The vast expanse of opportunity that exists if India and Spain manage to increase and improve their film and TV industry co-operation was on display at a panel session on Sunday at Film Bazaar.Patrick Frater, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024
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Additional highlights include a vast courtyard with a flat expanse of lawn, a swimming pool with an inset spa and a ping-pong pavilion.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Dogs may genuinely give their owners a happiness boost at work.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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Water mains, water treatment, and dams are getting a massive boost, and in a bid to make the U.S. more competitive, almost $50 billion is being spent to ensure all of the country has access to broadband wireless service.Peter Green, Quartz, 14 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Bremner is launching the production banner after having most recently served as president of Ava DuVernay’s Array Filmworks and earlier spending five years at Netflix’s film division leading development on Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, The Two Popes, Rebecca and more titles.Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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Editor's note: This story has been updated with recent developments.Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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While road wins over Michigan and Wisconsin did not move the needle much given the seasons the two teams had, winning at the Big House and in Madison, and in a stretch of three weeks, is no easy task.Tom Layberger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Each took turns performing brief sets at the flashy, brand new Intuit Dome (because having NFL stadium SoFi and longtime venue the Kia Forum in a 1-mile stretch isn't enough, right?).KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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In addition to Guerendo, defensive end Nick Bosa (hip/oblique), tackle Trent Williams (heel/ankle) and guard Ben Bartch (ankle) missed practice.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to his 374 home runs, Colavito drove in 1,159 runs (leading the league with 108 in 1965) and had a .266 career batting average.Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jean-Paul Sartre once said that being human is making the idea of humanity progress.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Save 20% for a new car or 10% for a used one, but don’t ignore other dreams—small contributions keep progress alive.Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Expansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansion. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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