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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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2
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
Jack McNamara, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Mike is part of my extended midwestern family.
—Jane Ciabattari
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
The approach extended to the creative process, with extensive consultation with North Korean experts and defectors throughout production.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
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Researchers discovered that standing for extended periods did not reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
—Jack McNamara, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Mike is part of my extended midwestern family.
—Jane Ciabattari
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
This year, Nguyen extended hours on Valentine’s Day at all three of the county office’s locations and launched a van service, called Clerk-Recorder on Wheels, to supply vital documents at community events across the county.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
The approach extended to the creative process, with extensive consultation with North Korean experts and defectors throughout production.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extended
Adjective
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Other finds include an extensive collection of vintage T-shirts.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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That requires mining all over the planet, much of it involving widespread destruction of croplands and wildlife habitats, extensive child and slave labor, and enormous amounts of toxic air and water pollution.—
Craig Rucker,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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That began to change in October 1985, when the American Cancer Society partnered with other groups to launch a week-long event devoted to raising awareness about breast cancer.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The court will decide whether to extend McElroy’s TRO into a longer preliminary injunction, which would keep the FEMA homeland security grants available while the case proceeds.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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As the evening lengthened, though, the room grew more and more unified in opposition.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
24 Sep. 2025
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The adjustable shoulder strap can be shortened or lengthened to find your perfect fit.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Aztecs offered two complimentary tickets to season ticket holders and also distributed tickets at community events.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tapping into the skate resurgence, the brand also offered up a new cupsole sneaker — and boat shoes and loafers were among the other key styles.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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According to Beauty Independent, the line, which made its initial debut at Walmart and later expanded to CVS and Ulta, will close its doors for good.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
26 Sep. 2025
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In 2023, the financial firm expanded 10,000 Small Businesses into rural states, specifically, with a $100 million investment.—
Jon Walker,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
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The investment was led by Aker, the Norwegian industrial investment company, with additional participation from a raft of firms including Nvidia, Nokia and Dell.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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Though the family dynamics anchor the story, the Fenian uprising led by sister/brother duo Ellen (Niamh McCormack) and Paddy Cochran (Seamus O’Hara) are also causing major chaos on the streets of Dublin and within the company’s walls.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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In April, the Legislature approved a bill that increased per-student funding for public schools from $7,771 to $8,162.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Their answers varied greatly, but one area of consensus is that the plan has pulled more state agencies and rural regions into the conversation, which has increased overall awareness of the problem.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Others must be diluted and applied with a home garden sprayer.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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However, this formula is diluted enough to be safe for use.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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