extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər 
: one that extends: such as
a
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
b
: an added ingredient used to increase the bulk of a food (such as soup or meat)
Examples of extender in a Sentence
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Indy’s litter-fighting collective Initiation to the Gripper Gang involves a 5-gallon bucket, a grip extender and maybe some decent walking shoes.
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Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Apr. 2024
Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit - home security system $329.99 on Amazon
The Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit is a home security system with a base station, two keypads, eight contact sensors, two motion detectors, and one range extender.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Mar. 2024
Ineos nonetheless promises the Fusilier will deliver world-class capability, but without more ground clearance or serious fuel capacity for the range extender, the new 4x4 may serve better as a city runabout than an extreme adventure vehicle.
—Michael Van Runkle, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Essentially, this is a stand alone extender panel that zips into the front placket on your existing coat.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 23 Feb. 2024
Latex-ite’s 32-inch CSX 900 torch extender, which the company sells on its website for $59.99, keeps you and the cylinder upright but directs the flame down, into the crack.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
That’s where the Anker 321 outlet extender can help.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 18 Mar. 2024
If your home is large, consider upgrading to a range extender or a mesh network: https://bit.ly/3U1Vwf3.
—Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 22 Jan. 2024
The dainty 16-inch chain is 18-karat-gold-plated and comes with a two-inch extender.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024
Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Apr. 2024
Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit - home security system $329.99 on Amazon
The Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit is a home security system with a base station, two keypads, eight contact sensors, two motion detectors, and one range extender.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Mar. 2024
Ineos nonetheless promises the Fusilier will deliver world-class capability, but without more ground clearance or serious fuel capacity for the range extender, the new 4x4 may serve better as a city runabout than an extreme adventure vehicle.
—Michael Van Runkle, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Essentially, this is a stand alone extender panel that zips into the front placket on your existing coat.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 23 Feb. 2024
Latex-ite’s 32-inch CSX 900 torch extender, which the company sells on its website for $59.99, keeps you and the cylinder upright but directs the flame down, into the crack.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
That’s where the Anker 321 outlet extender can help.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 18 Mar. 2024
If your home is large, consider upgrading to a range extender or a mesh network: https://bit.ly/3U1Vwf3.
—Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 22 Jan. 2024
The dainty 16-inch chain is 18-karat-gold-plated and comes with a two-inch extender.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Extender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extender. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər
: something added to something else especially to make it go farther
meat extenders
Medical Definition
extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər
1
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
2
: expander
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