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as in metaphorical
expressing one thing in terms normally used for another the word "snake" in its extended sense refers to a contemptible or treacherous person

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extended

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verb

past tense of extend
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as in expanded
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 led
to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction our backyard extends all the way to that brook

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Recent Examples of extended
Adjective
This leaves plenty of space for the extended dynamic range images, with Dolby Vision creating truly deep blacks and bright whites, along with a wide color gamut. Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 But some Republicans, including some of Trump’s staunchest supporters, are uncomfortable with the strikes and the potential for U.S. involvement in an extended Middle East conflict. Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
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Buffering merch was ubiquitous all weekend, and the feel-good vibes of the prom extended far beyond the Torrance High courtyard to dozens of meet-ups and off-site adventures among listeners of varied backgrounds and interests. Zena Tsarfin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025 This will confirm that the work authorization is extended until October 2026. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for extended
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extended
Adjective
  • No Ju-han—Netflix If the VIPs were Season 1’s sour note, then in Season 2, slow-moving side plots set among the guards and the search party looking for Squid Game Island provided less jarring but more extensive distractions from the main event.
    Judy Berman, Time, 27 June 2025
  • To drink, tableside martini service, an extensive wine list, and full bar, of course.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Miley Cyrus delivers a fashion statement with her lithe, feather dress and long, black leather gloves in Paris on June 18.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 24 June 2025
  • This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago.
    Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • This revealed elongated filamentary structures stretching out for between 260,000 and 360,000 light-years.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 June 2025
  • The shoes feature an elongated, pointed toe that is pinched at the tip, a signature detail in the design house’s footwear.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
  • The White House did note that the tariffs can be expanded.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Listed in Hong Kong, Prada has expanded rapidly under Miuccia and Bertelli, owning other brands including the fast-growing Miu Miu and Church’s shoes.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The job reductions are part of a broader initiative led by the Department of Government Efficiency Service, which includes billionaire Elon Musk, aimed at downsizing federal agencies.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The backdrop Erdogan, a populist with increasingly authoritarian tendencies, has led Turkey as prime minister or president for more than 20 years and is now the longest-serving leader in the Turkish republic’s history.
    TIME, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
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  • The case occurred in a trial that quickly increased the dose of the pill over a short period of time, the spokesperson said.
    Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Instead of service being needed every 3,000 miles, it is expected to be increased to a range of 15,000 to 20,000 miles.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar To Clean Apple cider vinegar, sometimes referred to as ACV, should always be diluted for cleaning purposes.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
  • As the water diluted the stains, the fabric faded to a soft pink.
    Rebecca Ruth Gould, JSTOR Daily, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • But states, immigrants and rights groups that have sued to block the executive order have accused the administration of trying to unsettle the broader understanding of birthright citizenship that has been accepted since the amendment's adoption.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
  • Reynolds, of Tampa, said emergency response laws are meant to be broad to give leaders the flexibility to make fast decisions and keep people safe.
    Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025

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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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