1
as in increases
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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2
as in evolutions
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 expanses
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 expansions
These expansions come amid the increasing popularity of Obamacare with record enrollment for individual coverage purchased on exchanges under the ACA in part because tax credits have continued and been enhanced to more Americans under the Biden-Harris administration.
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Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In our interview, Hauser discusses the origins of Free Rein, its recent milestones, including major retail expansions and high-profile partnerships, and his vision for the brand’s future.
—Dave Knox, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Among those key launches are notable expansions into lip balms, as well as body care.
—James Manso, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
A number of businesses have recently planned expansions or investments in Minnesota, including a $5 billion expansion from the Mayo Clinic and a historic $525 million investment from Polar Semiconductor.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 30 Sep. 2024
Players who like to play decks that shut down their opponent rather than build up their own strategy might want to wait a while to see if expansions add more back and forth to the game.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
In September, 42% of respondents reported monthly expansions and 58% reported monthly contractions.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, there were expansions in shipments, future new orders, and overall business activity.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
In September, 54% of respondents noted monthly expansions, while 46% reported monthly contractions.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In our interview, Hauser discusses the origins of Free Rein, its recent milestones, including major retail expansions and high-profile partnerships, and his vision for the brand’s future.
—Dave Knox, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Among those key launches are notable expansions into lip balms, as well as body care.
—James Manso, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
A number of businesses have recently planned expansions or investments in Minnesota, including a $5 billion expansion from the Mayo Clinic and a historic $525 million investment from Polar Semiconductor.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 30 Sep. 2024
Players who like to play decks that shut down their opponent rather than build up their own strategy might want to wait a while to see if expansions add more back and forth to the game.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
In September, 42% of respondents reported monthly expansions and 58% reported monthly contractions.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, there were expansions in shipments, future new orders, and overall business activity.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
In September, 54% of respondents noted monthly expansions, while 46% reported monthly contractions.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Expansions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansions. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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