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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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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
An American flag hanging from an extended firetruck ladder cast fluttering shadows over speakers. Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2025 Truck business owners often encounter higher premiums and extended claims processing times, which are common challenges in the industry. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Apr. 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
  • Little Saigon has an extensive collection of newspapers and radio and television media broadcasts that serve the community.
    Heather McRea, Oc Register, 28 Apr. 2025
  • The former vice president, who lost to Trump in the November election, will give her most extensive public remarks since leaving office during the keynote at the San Francisco gala, according to a person familiar with the program.
    CNN.com, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • After a 3-month long girls trip along Florida’s Gulf Coast, a wayward pair of endangered North Atlantic right whales known as Curlew and Koala have finally wandered back to the Atlantic Ocean.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
  • In that long stretch, the Royals didn’t get production from some of their most important contributors.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Despite looking and feeling like one elongated shot, the episode was actually filmed in four chunks since production could only shoot for about 90 minutes a day.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Finally, the shape of Earth's orbit can change slightly, from more elongated to less elongated (our average distance from the sun doesn't change).
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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  • 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
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  • SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, was responsible for returning Crew-9 to Earth using the Dragon capsule atop a Falcon 9 rocket.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 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
  • Piano Slam combines classical and contemporary elements in a way that aligns with Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion’s broader mission to bring together different cultural expressions through the arts, according to Cardenas.
    Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The group also argues that this cost-sharing approach will not incentivize insurers to return to underserved wildfire-prone areas, undermining Lara's broader Sustainable Insurance Strategy.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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