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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the coach exceeded the extent of his authority by exempting some of the players from the requirement
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as in expansion
a wide space or area
the seemingly endless extent of the windswept prairies
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as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the extent of this criminal investigation has widened considerably since it began
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
looking at the extent of the stain on my shirt, you might think that I had spilled a gallon of coffee
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Recent Examples of extent
Such is the extent of this threat, drastic measures are now required.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
What’s unclear is the extent of problems at the property on the corner of West Morse Boulevard and Harper Street.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
Second, the extent of the controversies has often been exaggerated: a handful of Trump supporters have stuck their heads above the parapet, the media have sniffed drama and written up stories about friction, and nothing has ultimately changed.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 27 June 2025
The extent of the national outbreak has rocketed measles from a back-of-mind issue — one rarely, if ever, encountered by a whole generation of Americans — to a pressing public health concern.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
What’s unclear is the extent of problems at the property on the corner of West Morse Boulevard and Harper Street.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
Second, the extent of the controversies has often been exaggerated: a handful of Trump supporters have stuck their heads above the parapet, the media have sniffed drama and written up stories about friction, and nothing has ultimately changed.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 27 June 2025
The extent of the national outbreak has rocketed measles from a back-of-mind issue — one rarely, if ever, encountered by a whole generation of Americans — to a pressing public health concern.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extent
Noun
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The Senate bill would reduce the deductions for individuals making over $150,000, while the House bill does not include income limits.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
28 June 2025
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And there is still internal strife over how to address the nation's borrowing limit.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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Four years ago advances were being made on many of the political issues popular with people whose political views ranged from progressive to centrist such as DEI, ESG, CSR, climate change, the expansion of alternative energy and foreign aid.—
David Hessekiel,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The launch at Holt Renfrew and the expansion of the Blue Tab collection are just the beginning of the brand’s growth plans for Cananda.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 June 2025
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Water tank project removed A plan for a replacement water storage tank in La Jolla that has changed in scope several times over the past decade has changed again — so much so that it was removed from the city budget as a capital project.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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In other words, the show approaches its concept with the scope of an epic novel (which makes sense, as it's based on a beloved series of novels).—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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When selecting flowering trees for the landscape, pay attention to site conditions and plan for the tree’s mature size.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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For Mondelēz International—the owner of a deluge of snack-food brands like Oreo, Cadbury, Ritz, and Sour Patch Kids—Synthesia has represented a solution to a problem the size of a mountain of PDFs.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Hybrid and virtual models also eliminate geographical barriers, which could increase attendee participation while reducing time and resource limitations.—
Michele Dobnikar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Despite the limitations, midfielder Tommy Fraser and full-back Sam Rents several came through the system to make debuts in League One during the reign of former club midfielder Dean Wilkins between 2006 and 2008.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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Over the past decade, researchers have conducted multiple experiments using vast expanses of water and ice that are designed to search for neutrinos, which could shed light on mysterious cosmic rays, the most highly energetic particles in the universe.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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Located in Santa Paula, the $10 million Converse Ranch is a 117-year-old riverside expanse of more than 174 acres.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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Thoughts: The Peril Of Cognitive Offloading And Distorted Reality The realm of thought is particularly susceptible to the negative feedback loops generated by generative AI.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The powers of their music uplifts the human spirit, generating a shielding force field that prevents the demonic realm from invading.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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The traditional singular focus on profit is evolving into a more nuanced framework that balances four dimensions: people, planet, profit and purpose — the quadruple bottom line.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Local photographers documented the nuances of daily life in Cairo with intimacy and urgency, while international artists added new dimensions to the conversation, enriching the global context without overshadowing the local.—
Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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“Extent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extent. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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