expansions

noun

plural of expansion
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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3
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 The expansions at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids and Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital are focused on two fast-growing regions of Michigan. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 As artificial intelligence usage increases rapidly, data center construction and expansions are rising to meet the need at the same time there is rising bipartisan concern locally and nationally about that growth. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 Theme park expansions France is not the only country attracting theme park investment. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 That would make transformers more readily available for power grid upgrades and expansions beyond data center projects. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026 Plenty of good developments have come to Albania in recent years and have made positive impacts on the tourism industry, like new roads and airport expansions that brought new airlines and more direct flights. — Naomi Tomky, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026 New facilities, expansions, and battery factories are continuing to reshape the industry, while some automakers are also adjusting production plans in response to changing EV demand. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026 Twelve location expansions followed, awarded on reputation without a competitive bid. — William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026 Historically, debt as a share of the economy tended to rise during recessions and then stabilize during economic expansions. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansions
  1. increases
  2. evolutions
  3. expanses
  4. additions
  5. developments
  6. stretches
  7. boosts
  8. progresses
Noun
  • The firm continues to expect the Fed to hike 50 basis points this year, with increases at the September and December Federal Open Market Committee meetings.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The pattern of warmer than normal water along the equator in the Eastern Pacific heats things up and favors increases in the number of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Pacific.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
Noun
  • The characters Alex and Cole underwent their own evolutions as love interests.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Flanz has the unique distinction of being part of the show’s staff for over 28 years and having seen the many evolutions — on the show, in entertainment and in the culture — that have influenced the series’ direction.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of evolutions
Noun
  • The umbral shadow will first appear as a small semicircle of shadow close to the dark expanses of Oceanus Procellarum (the Ocean of Storms) and Mare Humorum on the moon's southwestern edge, before swiftly spreading to swallow the nearby moonscape.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Security Meets Style Expect larger expanses of glass, slimmer frames, and design that blurs the line between indoors and out.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of expanses
Noun
  • Summary The Phillies are actively seeking pitching depth to bolster their playoff push and challenge the Braves, as their bullpen has shown inconsistency and key additions are sidelined.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Those additions can complicate sorting and downstream recycling or reduce the quality of the recovered material.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of additions
Noun
  • New developments in Qatar are not expected to reach full capacity before the second half of 2027, according to consultancy Wood Mackenzie.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Check back throughout for updates on firefighting efforts, evacuation orders, road closures, weather conditions and other developments related to the Ross Fire.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of developments
Noun
  • There have been periodic stretches when the Jayhawks were inactive.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In the years that followed, King made frequent visits to Murphy’s house, often for long stretches.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of stretches
Noun
  • There are a host of other incentives as well, from per diems to boosts to their retirement benefits.
    — Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
  • People on antidepressants saw activity boosts in their left hippocampus, which is involved in memory and stress regulation, along with the right middle occipital gyrus, which is a visual processing area.
    — Korin Miller, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of boosts
Noun
  • Engineers will use that event to continue evaluating the rocket as development progresses.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The weather service encouraged monitoring forecasts as the afternoon progresses and to be alert for any possible flood warnings.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of progresses

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“Expansions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansions. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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