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as in metaphoric
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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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 elongate
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
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
The extended family made a striking appearance at the Paris event in support of Will and Jada's son Jaden, who has held the role of Louboutin's men's creative director since September.
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Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The fire spread from the roof down into the warehouse facility and extended into a neighboring warehouse, a FedEx facility.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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After making guest appearances on the likes of Ally McBeal, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Third Watch, Jackson took an extended break from acting.
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
The extended family made a striking appearance at the Paris event in support of Will and Jada's son Jaden, who has held the role of Louboutin's men's creative director since September.
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Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Verb
Commissioned in 1994, this veteran destroyer's service life has been extended until at least 2034.
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Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The fire spread from the roof down into the warehouse facility and extended into a neighboring warehouse, a FedEx facility.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Frankenstein’s village When work is the only sturdy pillar in a society where government benefits for low-income people, family ties and community institutions have eroded, tablets replace the metaphorical village – the web of social support that helps families thrive.
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Presented with an opportunity to finally confess his feelings to Nikki, our man screws the metaphorical pooch.
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Iran also committed to open its facilities to extensive international inspections in exchange for the sanctions relief and unfreezing of its foreign assets.
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Every gas article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.
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Though the Hauler is in the same class as long-haul trucks, Cohen said its primary use case will be for shorter, back-and-forth journeys.
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Lipa chose a long, close-fitting silhouette with bare shoulders, a high jeweled neckline and a skirt cut narrowly through the hips before widening below the knee.
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The shoes featured an ultra-elongated and sharp pointed toe that added a modern twist to the traditional pump silhouette.
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This model is designed to fit an elongated toilet and is powered by a standard GFCI outlet.
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Tee boxes have been lengthened and championship setups have pushed the course to its limit.
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Although the list of edible foods that double as fish bait could be lengthened, there are as many natural baits little known or used by the average fisherman.
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Comedian Rob Schneider offered to pay any potential fines, but none of the four players have been fined.
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Both offered an appealing mix of affordability, lifestyle, community and infrastructure that helped attract location-independent professionals from around the world.
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Under his leadership, SMUD expanded workforce training programs, and joined the state’s Energy Imbalance Market, a wholesale energy-trading market that allows SMUD to buy low-cost renewable energy in real time, and sell excess energy to generate additional revenue.
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According to the agency, the Dodd-Frank Act, a 2010 law passed in the wake of the housing crash to tighten financial oversight, expanded its authority by giving it control over swaps, a type of derivative contract.
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Information developed during that case led Hernando County investigators to obtain a search warrant for property connected to the Mansfield family, where four bodies were discovered in the early 1980s.
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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