expand
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
In the coming years, Tau plans to scale up the number of cleanings and expand its service beyond San Francisco.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Reports that the CFP is nearing a deal to expand the field from 12 to 24 teams in 2027 should be tremendous news for both schools.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The new service will fold in and expand TBR Global Chauffeuring, the Glasgow-headquartered luxury chauffeur provider Lyft acquired last year for $110 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Demonstrating that it can be introduced through protein engineering suggests a promising way to expand the range of threats that crop immune systems can recognize.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
It wasn’t long before Paul’s staff had to expand its office from a basement room to ten rooms on two floors.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
![]()
The Arctic Ocean is covered by a vast expanse of frozen seawater that expands and contracts with the seasons.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
Bernstein downgraded AT&T and cut price targets across telecom and cable stocks as SpaceX expands its wireless ambitions.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
The Malaysia Offshore Support Vessel Owners’ Association expects stronger demand as upstream activity expands in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah, he notes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The climate pattern also contributes to rising sea levels, since water expands as it heats up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
In one, the universe is created, somehow, ten or twenty billion years ago and expands forever, the galaxies mutually receding until the last one disappears over our cosmic horizon.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
![]()
As the unique brand of baseball entertainment known as Banana Ball expanded into a six-team league, the tours have grown in size and scope but never actually ventured out of the United States.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Cucinelli had previously guided for 10%-11% growth, guidance that was itself expanded from an initial target of 10%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
The Senedd expanded to 96 members for May's elections, which represented a "significant moment in the continued evolution of Welsh democracy," said the first minister.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Official data due on Monday is expected to show the world's second-biggest economy expanded 4.4 percent year-on-year in July-September, according to economists polled by AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
The long, sharp quills running along its back stood straight up and it expanded its shoulders menacingly.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
![]()
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is expanding rocket production in Florida as it works to challenge SpaceX’s launch business.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
Nvidia’s revenue could still grow in an expanding market while it captures a smaller share of a customer’s budget or accepts lower margins to secure business.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
That evolved into a 'Big Two' during the late 1990s and early 2000s as Manchester United and Arsenal dominated, before expanding to a 'Big Four' as Chelsea and Liverpool regularly finished in the top four.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Range anxiety remains a concern for many drivers, including WSJ columnist Dawn Gilbertson, but the charging network is expanding at a steady clip.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
They massed in great murmurations, expanding and contracting and curving this way and that.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing expand
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Beowulf vocabulary
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word