expand
verb (used with object)
to increase in extent, size, volume, scope, etc..
expandable
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a word derived from
expand.
Example Sentences
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Edwards Lifesciences is “likely the primary beneficiary here,” given the larger volume of data supporting its balloon expandable transcatheter heart valve, he said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
There is not yet much coming with “Something Coming,” but his agile voice is a clean, clear tenor projectile expandable into operatic fortissimos and toned down into sweet, soft Broadway-esque whispers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2025
The body needed a depot for this energy and the abdomen, being the most expandable area, became the prime storage site.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2025
Lightweight and durable, it features 360-degree silent glide wheels, an expandable design, and a compression panel to maximize packing efficiency.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2024
Nan sat at the table and so did my Arletta Paisley® linen expandable snap-top folder in robin’s-egg blue with a matching damask liner.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
