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as in to lengthen
to make longer
our guests from out of town extended their visit by a week
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as in to offer
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 to expand
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 to increase
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 to dilute
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 extend
The bond measures can only be used for equipment, school buildings and technology, whereas the tax parcel has been used to purchase class materials, increase pay to help with teacher retention and extend school library hours.
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Most also extend protection to the browser, steering users away from destinations that host malware or attempt to phish security credentials by imitating sensitive sites.
—PC Magazine, 8 May 2025
Instead of entirely exempting new residences from rent control, Yang’s amendment would have extended an existing 20-year exemption for new construction, approved by the previous council in 2022, and converted it into a 30-year exemption, mirroring the length of a construction mortgage.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
In the meantime, the Pacers just chipped away, extending the game at every turn.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 7 May 2025
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Most also extend protection to the browser, steering users away from destinations that host malware or attempt to phish security credentials by imitating sensitive sites.
—PC Magazine, 8 May 2025
Instead of entirely exempting new residences from rent control, Yang’s amendment would have extended an existing 20-year exemption for new construction, approved by the previous council in 2022, and converted it into a 30-year exemption, mirroring the length of a construction mortgage.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
In the meantime, the Pacers just chipped away, extending the game at every turn.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extend
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Improves Flexibility and Balance Traditional stretches typically involve moving or holding certain body parts in place to lengthen muscle fibers, which is a way to warm up the body.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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Brown mascara is gaining traction for its ability to awaken the eyes and lengthen lashes subtly, without the harshness of a traditional black.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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Last year, an Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigator contacted the department’s cold case unit offering to help identify Parks’ remains with the use of forensic genealogy.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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This initiative not only offers these women meaningful employment, but equips them with valuable skills through professional training in garment construction—fostering dignity, independence and long-term empowerment.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
12 May 2025
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This year, that influence expanded into the cultural mainstream with her debut on Season 7 of The Real Housewives of Miami.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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On a year-on-year basis, however, Japan's GDP expanded 1.7%, the largest expansion since the first quarter of 2023 and a stronger showing compared to the 1.3% growth seen in the fourth quarter.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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However, access is a steep and crumbling concrete staircase leading down to the river and boat tours.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Donald Trump does not need to lead and govern this way.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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Autism rates increased, again: But RFK Jr. diverges from CDC report about the reason.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Net income increased almost thirteenfold last year to $192.4 million from $15.3 million in 2023.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Pureeing the fresh strawberries gives the lemonade body, but also ensures the strawberry flavor isn’t diluted.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
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This urine can simply be scattered around the ground, diluted into a fertilizer or disposed of in a toilet back home, depending on the situation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 May 2025
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The leader's office added that an unconditional ceasefire means that no conditions are attached, and any attempt to impose conditions indicates an intention to prolong the war and undermine diplomacy.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Their major failures included prolonging the Vietnam War and coddling bloodthirsty Latin American dictators.—
Frank McNeil,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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What’s the Takeaway for People With Heart Failure? Experiencing issues with planning and thinking can be especially problematic for people with heart failure, given the complex self-care required to manage the condition.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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Each team is given an equal budget and must strategically acquire the most valuable prizes, all while aiming to reach the final round and claim the grand prize.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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“Extend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extend. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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