1
as in to lengthen
to make longer
our guests from out of town extended their visit by a week
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2
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 streamer has extended its deal with Peanuts rights holders WildBrain, Peanuts Worldwide and Lee Mendelson Film Productions through 2030.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Vance falsely claimed the talks broke down because Democrats are fighting to extend healthcare coverage for people in the country illegally.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
According to sources, conversations are underway with Waithe about extending her relationship with Paramount to future projects across the company.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
The team hopes to extend the work by adding more physics, including cosmic rays and plasma effects.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Vance falsely claimed the talks broke down because Democrats are fighting to extend healthcare coverage for people in the country illegally.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
According to sources, conversations are underway with Waithe about extending her relationship with Paramount to future projects across the company.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
The team hopes to extend the work by adding more physics, including cosmic rays and plasma effects.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extend
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The modifications included lengthening the body by 10 inches, lowering it, and giving it a new rear aero kit, as well as a new exhaust setup.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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If the bike path closes, the alternative routes lengthen commutes for riders and force pedestrians to travel dangerous roads, Banks said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The parties have been in a standoff for days as Democrats, namely in the Senate, have refused to offer the necessary votes to pass a funding measure that would keep the government open beyond Tuesday.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Some offer free parking to casino rewards club members at certain status levels.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Educational Freedom Accounts program significantly expand state taxpayer funding of student tuition and other costs related to private schools and some home-school expenses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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This is a sister organization to the Heritage Foundation, the think tank behind Project 2025—a sweeping conservative policy blueprint aimed at reshaping the federal government by expanding presidential power, dismantling parts of the civil service, and rolling back regulations across agencies.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Today, Elanco stands as one of the leading animal health providers in the world, with more than 9,000 employees globally and more than 200 brands sold for pets and farm animals.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Assistant Chief Bryan Kuriger, who leads the department’s Improvement and Accountability Bureau, has already begun laying that groundwork, said LMPD Deputy Chief Emily McKinley, who also marked one year in her role this week.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, that number increased just slightly—by less than 1%—compared to the year before.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Johnson’s detractors accuse him of championing Bukele despite his increasing abuses of power.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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However, the latter half of the season feels meandering, with overstuffed episodes diluting the impact of the plot.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Chaos is sorted into appreciable story arcs without diluting its overwhelming effect on our heroes.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
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Its quick forward speed spared Florida prolonged winds and rain but plagued those who felt hurricane-force wind gusts hundreds of miles inland.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Since wigs also naturally shed with brushing, washing, and styling, supplementing with clip-ins right from the start helps maintain a fuller look and prolongs the life of the unit.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
25 Sep. 2025
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How does a century-old industrial company such as Firmenich (renamed DSM-Firmenich following its 2023 merger with Dutch chemical firm DSM) manage to remain globally competitive today, given that a large share of its cost base is in the most expensive country in the world?—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to give 60 days’ notice ahead of mass layoffs.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Extend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extend. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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