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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
Waymo’s robotaxi rollout extends beyond its Uber partnership.
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 25 June 2025
The shift extends beyond just remote work opportunities.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 June 2025
With six Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits and millions of albums sold globally, the group’s cultural influence extends well beyond music.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 24 June 2025
The consequences will extend beyond government agencies.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 25 June 2025
The shift extends beyond just remote work opportunities.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 June 2025
With six Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits and millions of albums sold globally, the group’s cultural influence extends well beyond music.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 24 June 2025
The consequences will extend beyond government agencies.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extend
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This presents an opportunity for individuals and professionals alike, as edge is available simply by lengthening one’s time horizon.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Emily made her tired legs move more quickly, eager for the conversation to be over, but Gen lengthened her stride.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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Substack offers a comprehensive solution that combines website functionality, blogging capability, newsletter distribution and podcast hosting.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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Built in 2023, the contemporary pad offers a total of seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, meaning there is ample space for both homeowners and visitors to catch some Zs.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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However, as has been the case with other annual shopping events, retailers expanded the promotional period to start May 13, a week earlier than in 2024, before ending June 18.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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Last year, his position expanded to include chief franchise officer.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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Fortune helped edit the autobiography of leading Black intellectual Booker T. Washington, and his civil rights organization, National Afro-American League, is considered an important predecessor to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
23 June 2025
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What are the Spanish Steps? Build between 1723 and 1726, the Spanish Steps lead from the iconic Piazza di Spagna square to the French monastery church Trinita dei Monti, according to Rome's tourist site.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
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The increasing supply of NPs and PAs could offset this primary care shortfall if their capabilities were fully utilized.—
Web Golinkin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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In the long term, budget experts warn that an aging population and rising health care costs mean entitlement spending will gobble an increasing percentage of gross domestic product (GDP).—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 June 2025
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Consider, for instance, the incentives for homeowners to make significant investments in rooftop solar only to have the rules of the game changed so as to dilute the original benefits.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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By issuing bonds, which were approved at a June 3 school-board meeting, the nation’s second-largest school system stretches out repayments over 15 years, diluting the toll on its annual budget — and on services and programs.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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As with the endless descriptions of luxury goods and social-professional triumphs, the book can seem to lose itself in prolonging a fantasy that doesn’t include the reader.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
17 June 2025
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Any such escalation will likely trigger a wider regional war, and prolonged disruption to oil cargoes will likely draw China into a diplomatic row too.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Jaws has been giving us all of them, attached to a vehicle with a perfect engine, for 50 years and counting.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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The company then partnered with her to design and give away a Mustang in a sponsorship that brought a whole new light to the brand, giving it exposure to younger, female consumers.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Extend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extend. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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