expanding universe

NOUN

concept of the universe

Synonyms

WEAK

big bang model inflationary universe open universe oscillating universe pulsating universe

Example Sentences

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“In the quickly expanding universe of cases involving sanctions for the misuse of artificial intelligence, this case is a notorious outlier in both degree and volume,” Clarke wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Radiation in the expanding universe gradually lost energy as its wavelengths stretched with spacetime.

From Science Daily • Dec. 7, 2025

Belgian cosmologist and Catholic priest Georges Lemaitre made that connection by realizing that the theory of general relativity described an expanding universe.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2025

He said the company's order portfolio was strong and fully booked well into 2025, but the company wanted to test this expanding universe.

From Reuters • Oct. 14, 2023

Physicists have theorized that we live in an infinite and infinitely expanding universe, and that everything in it will eventually repeat.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson