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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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2
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
The New York Yankees are set to see some significant roster changes this summer, but the extent of the overhaul could be determined by the team’s appetite for a new top-tier star.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The Current had no definitive answer on the extent of her injury, as the club awaited the results of an MRI during the postgame news conference.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
To some extent, the nation has forgotten about Leavitt.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The extent of their injuries was not immediately available.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The Current had no definitive answer on the extent of her injury, as the club awaited the results of an MRI during the postgame news conference.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
To some extent, the nation has forgotten about Leavitt.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The extent of their injuries was not immediately available.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extent
Noun
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But current technologies like micro-LEDs hit a limit when pixels shrink below one micrometer.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Neff's blood alcohol content was allegedly more than twice the legal limit following the crash.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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This year, Spirit Halloween is extending over 20 contracts to support the expansion of Spirit Christmas, now entering its second year.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Arcade said that as Chairman, Cory will lead the expansion of The Sidemen’s activities.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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But this scene is much bigger in scope with over 100 people involved.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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Lou Tobin, executive director of the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys' Association, said prosecutors have narrowed their scope for death penalty cases and primarily pursue it when a child or multiple people die.—
Haley BeMiller,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Oct. 2025
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But animal welfare experts raised several concerns to Public Investigator, including the size of the animal enclosures and the zoo’s breeding of a white tiger, which is opposed by conservation organizations like the World Wildlife Fund.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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There is no understating the size and weight of the Panthers losing team captain Aleksander Barkov to season-ending knee surgery, the recovery time set at seven to nine months.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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China’s newest aircraft carrier may only be able to conduct air operations at about 60% the rate of a 50-year-old US Navy carrier, two former US carrier officers say, a substantial combat limitation for a vessel meant to revolutionize Beijing’s fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The growing demand for sustainable transport, combined with the limitations of public infrastructure, has made personal electric vehicles—particularly e-scooters—a common choice for modern commuters.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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The best way to experience this smooth expanse of sand is with a stay at the beach’s most iconic hotel, the Malibu Beach Inn, which has rooms with balconies that extend directly over breaking waves.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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The whole idea of landscapes opened up an expanse of ideas.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stargazers interested in getting a closer look at the wonders of the night sky should check out our roundups of the best telescopes and binoculars available in 2025, while those new to the hobby should read our roundup of the best smartphone astronomy apps for navigating the post sunset realm.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Since March 30, the planet of dreams and subconscious realms has been testing the waters in Aries, hinting at a new collective era of self-reinvention and spiritual autonomy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Moussa and a former colleague had the idea to give the collection another dimension using geolocation technology to situate the Gaube images on an open access map.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
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In Ibadan, the biennial activates the New Culture Studio designed by Demas Nwoko (1970), exploring urban and architectural dimensions of confinement.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Extent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extent. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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