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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
Still, the extent of the imports surprised many analysts.
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George Petras, USA Today, 1 May 2025
At present, details regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire are unavailable.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
What’s next All three bills designed to mitigate the impact of Held by limiting the extent to which MEPA can analyze greenhouse gas emissions and the level at which the state can regulate them have passed both chambers of the legislature on party-line votes.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
The University is investigating and will pursue disciplinary measures as appropriate, to the extent any members of the Princeton University community are implicated.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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George Petras, USA Today, 1 May 2025
At present, details regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire are unavailable.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
What’s next All three bills designed to mitigate the impact of Held by limiting the extent to which MEPA can analyze greenhouse gas emissions and the level at which the state can regulate them have passed both chambers of the legislature on party-line votes.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
The University is investigating and will pursue disciplinary measures as appropriate, to the extent any members of the Princeton University community are implicated.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extent
Noun
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However, this is still less than the permissible federal limit for occupational exposure.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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If all of those hold true, that puts the Patriots six players over the 90-man roster limit.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
28 Apr. 2025
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Here are the seven golden rules that will help young marketers and business heads get global expansion right for their brands.—
Bhavesh Gupta,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Republicans have been remarkably cavalier about the impact of cutting the expansion match.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Analysts say there is much scope to remove brands and cut headcount.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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After Trump's whiplash on tariffs in recent months, the full scope of the economic impact on Canada is not yet clear.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Richardson addressed a workforce that has been dwindling in size, targeted for cuts like other agencies by Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.—
Leah Douglas,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Streamlining digital management tools and implementing collaborative platforms can prevent bottlenecks and ensure agility, regardless of team size or availability.—
Christopher Stauffer,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Working around the limitations of the location, Lee created that haunting impression with a combination of dialogue, music, and camera work.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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The band has been carefully considering how to stage the concert due to Osbourne’s physical limitations.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
Noun
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On Florida’s Forgotten Coast, life moves slower and long expanses remain unmarred by development.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2025
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In February, the president ordered the federal government to dramatically scale back the functions of the Presidio Trust, which was established by Representative Nancy Pelosi and oversees a popular expanse with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
6 May 2025
Noun
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In the indie film realm, sales agents are choosing to view Trump’s declarations as another tantrum.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The trend has been negative: As views on Trump have gotten more negative and coverage of specific cases has increased and gotten more negative, views and judgments of Trump’s policy in this realm have also dropped.—
Christian Paz,
Vox,
2 May 2025
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Feel free to mix and match elements like flowers and candles of varying heights to add that extra dimension.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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But gathering so many different countries will always bring a political dimension to proceedings.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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“Extent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extent. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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