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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
Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Where did the idea come from to show this extended sequence?
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2026
Luka Doncic had 40 points and LeBron James added 30 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Though those outings accounted for 31% of their schedule, their work during extended travel comprises 45% of their point total.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Where did the idea come from to show this extended sequence?
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
The analysis extended to Bezos.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2026
Luka Doncic had 40 points and LeBron James added 30 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extended
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Keeping this in mind, continue ahead for mind-bending travel destinations—some covered in mist, yes, others of the metaphorical variety.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Wright said the platform avoids comparing metaphorical apples to oranges and instead translates it into apples to apples.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The books contain extensive notes on the drugs’ synthesis and effects.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Madison has extensive strains of DNA from Redford’s adaptation of The Horse Whisperer, with its emphasis on a rural escape as the ultimate salve for psychic wounds, but also Ordinary People, a film about the impact of grief on the family unit.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Air space closures have required rerouting flights around parts of the Middle East, which can mean longer routes, additional fuel burn and higher operating costs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Travelers should expect long delays.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
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The stems also hold elongated leaves somewhat reminiscent of Solomon’s seal.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Leather and crisp taffeta created structural pieces, while classic jersey added draping to the androgynous and elongated silhouettes that were rendered in Lempicka’s cool color hues, from warm grey and white to mint green and pale pink.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The season has lengthened by 19 days on average in the southeast specifically, creating a 136 day window where there are no freezes and plants are able to grow and pollinate.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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After success at a shorter distance, it was lengthened twice before getting to the full length.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Her previous story had offered no reason to expect this seismic turn of events!—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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The couple stayed one additional night at their original resort after management offered guests affected by cancellations a 50% discount from the regular rate of about $1,500.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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It had been renamed and expanded in size roughly a year ago from a previously existing treatment facility as part of the Taliban government's efforts to stamp out a significant drug addiction problem in the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Pho Foodie, a Vietnamese restaurant that’s currently in Bowie, expanded to North Laurel with a March 1 soft opening, giving Route 1 a new carryout option.—
Marissa Yelenik,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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Tracy, an attorney who led the Illinois Republican Party from 2021 to 2024, bested five other candidates in the GOP's primary.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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For many minutes, Kowalski relays the car's precise location, information that could have led officers straight to her.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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