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as in metaphorical
expressing one thing in terms normally used for another
the word "snake" in its extended sense refers to a contemptible or treacherous person
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as in extensive
having considerable extent
an extended portion of the valley is now devoted to the growing of grapes for wine
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3
as in long
lasting for a considerable time
I've met her, but I have never had an extended conversation with her
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as in elongated
of great extent from end to end
the two armies clashed along an extended line of battle that stretched for miles
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as in lengthened
to make longer
our guests from out of town extended their visit by a week
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as in offered
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
the couple extended an invitation to join them for a get-together at their house after the concert
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as in expanded
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
you can extend that chaise longue so that it lies completely flat
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as in increased
to make greater in size, amount, or number
embarked on a series of wars intended to extend his empire
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as in diluted
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
the company extends its ice cream with thickeners and other additives
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Recent Examples of extended
Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
Add in the grind that comes with extended playoff runs — Florida has played 314 games over the past three seasons and is going into its third consecutive short offseason after reaching the Cup Final every year since 2023 — and the fatigue factor certainly takes a toll.
—Miami Herald, 4 July 2025
Zena Tsarfin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
This will confirm that the work authorization is extended until October 2026.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
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From there, his absence might not be an extended one, but there will be a focus on getting his mechanics straightened out.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
Add in the grind that comes with extended playoff runs — Florida has played 314 games over the past three seasons and is going into its third consecutive short offseason after reaching the Cup Final every year since 2023 — and the fatigue factor certainly takes a toll.
—Miami Herald, 4 July 2025
Verb
Buffering merch was ubiquitous all weekend, and the feel-good vibes of the prom extended far beyond the Torrance High courtyard to dozens of meet-ups and off-site adventures among listeners of varied backgrounds and interests.
—Zena Tsarfin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
This will confirm that the work authorization is extended until October 2026.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extended
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Miller, who had written only a brief outline at this point, wanted to visualize the film and effectively created an extensive graphic novel in the process.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The liner notes for the album contain extensive interviews with Stone as well as the other original members of the Family Stone.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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Players such as CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott took a little longer to lock in than previously anticipated.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Other options also involve equal installments over longer horizons such as six months and twelve months.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The inner lobes are bright and short, while the outer lobes are faint and elongated.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
9 June 2025
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Related Articles Amiri continues to offer suiting, with elongated and relaxed tailoring, as well as crochet and knits.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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The White House did note that the tariffs can be expanded.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Listed in Hong Kong, Prada has expanded rapidly under Miuccia and Bertelli, owning other brands including the fast-growing Miu Miu and Church’s shoes.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, was responsible for returning Crew-9 to Earth using the Dragon capsule atop a Falcon 9 rocket.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2025
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The job reductions are part of a broader initiative led by the Department of Government Efficiency Service, which includes billionaire Elon Musk, aimed at downsizing federal agencies.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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The case occurred in a trial that quickly increased the dose of the pill over a short period of time, the spokesperson said.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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Instead of service being needed every 3,000 miles, it is expected to be increased to a range of 15,000 to 20,000 miles.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar To Clean Apple cider vinegar, sometimes referred to as ACV, should always be diluted for cleaning purposes.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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As the water diluted the stains, the fabric faded to a soft pink.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hartman characterized her dismissal as an indication of a broader destabilization inside the Justice Department and Trump administration.—
Scott MacFarlane
July 10,
CBS News,
10 July 2025
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Some reports estimate that tens of thousands of moderate Muslims also have been killed by extremists in Nigeria, reflecting the broader toll of militant violence.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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