9
expansion
6
extension(noun, decrease, expansion, enlargement, continuation)
4
dilation(noun, expansion)
4
enlargement(noun, decrease, expansion)
4
increase(noun, expansion)
4
surge
3
spread(noun, expansion)
2
amplification(noun, reduction, expansion)
2
augmentation(noun, drop, decrease)
2
distension(noun, base)
2
stretch(noun, expansion)
1
accretion
1
accumulation
1
addition
1
broadening
1
buildup
1
decompression
1
inflation
1
lengthening(noun, expansion, tensing)
0
swelling
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