extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər 
: one that extends: such as
a
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
b
: an added ingredient used to increase the bulk of a food (such as soup or meat)
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Attachments include an extender brush for hard-to-reach areas, flat brush for delicate surfaces, and a convenient storage tray for easy organization and storage.
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ABC News, 13 June 2026
The range helps this extender achieve a reliable connection for demanding activities like 4K streaming.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
By adding a starchy extender like soy or flour to small amounts of ground pork and beef, Southerners could stretch how far their limited food rations went.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
According to court documents, witnesses told police Reyes lunged at the flight attendant, grabbed him by the head and choked him – which prompted passengers and another flight attendant to restrain Reyes with flex cuffs and seatbelt extenders.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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ABC News, 13 June 2026
The range helps this extender achieve a reliable connection for demanding activities like 4K streaming.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
By adding a starchy extender like soy or flour to small amounts of ground pork and beef, Southerners could stretch how far their limited food rations went.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
According to court documents, witnesses told police Reyes lunged at the flight attendant, grabbed him by the head and choked him – which prompted passengers and another flight attendant to restrain Reyes with flex cuffs and seatbelt extenders.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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“Extender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extender. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər
: something added to something else especially to make it go farther
meat extenders
Medical Definition
extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər
1
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
2
: expander
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