expand
verb (used with object)
to increase in extent, size, volume, scope, etc..
expanding
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present participleof expand.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And with the film still expanding into more theaters and generating strong buzz, its box-office haul is poised to grow further.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
It said the new 2026 to 2030 strategy would focus on expanding emotional, wellbeing and group support and expanding services for people living with and beyond cancer.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa is expanding his real estate portfolio after signing a contract for a $1.84 million condo inside a lavish Miami development that has already attracted several high-profile athletes.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
A24 is following a different path that could allow it to stay independent while expanding globally.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Hoyle favored a steady-state theory in which the universe was constantly expanding and continually creating new matter as it went.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
