expand
verb (used with object)
to increase in extent, size, volume, scope, etc..
expands
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present tense formof expand (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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As the material expands, it develops an open network of microscopic pores.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
“Cold storage is not a risk to communities — it is an essential service that lowers food costs, expands food access and creates jobs.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
“We appreciate the Administration’s leadership in advancing America’s nuclear renaissance and share its commitment to an all-of-the-above energy strategy that expands supply, strengthens energy security and keeps America competitive,” he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
As it rises, it expands and cools, allowing the moisture it carries to condense, forming large clouds.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
As the balloon expands, the distance between any two spots increases, but there is no spot that can be said to be the center of the expansion.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
