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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
According to the outlets, the local Amish use a horse and buggy to get around but will ride in vehicles for extended trips. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025 Bullish — Shares of the crypto exchange rose more than 3% in extended trading after Bullish's first day of trading. Sean Conlon, CNBC, 13 Aug. 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
  • Shares reached their lowest point of the year in April and fell to the $18.13 mark around the same time a Reuters report found Tan had extensive business ties to China.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Some doctors and their professional associations say physicians’ extensive training leads to better care, and that some hospitals are just trying to save money by not employing them.
    Arielle Zionts. KFF Health News, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Shibumi Shade Wind-powered Beach Canopy The Shibumi Classic Shade, which provides coverage for four to eight people, comes in three simple pieces: a carrying bag, a long, retractable tentpole, and the shade itself.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Lohan wore her long strawberry locks in beachy waves, sporting a graphic t-shirt under a blazer.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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  • At first slow and elongated, then at grotesque, breakneck turns, Tøndel presents an intense psycho-drama, with slashes of surrealism and a striking, geometric visual language.
    Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
  • The galaxy’s light gets distorted by the gravity of the dark matter, so the image of the galaxy becomes elongated, turning into a little arc.
    Jenna Ahart, Quanta Magazine, 11 July 2025
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
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  • 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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  • 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
  • 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
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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
  • In Chicago and across the broader U.S. market, the numbers tell a similar story, albeit at slightly lower levels, 27% for Chicago and 26% more broadly.
    Gleb Tsipursky, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Still, broader macroeconomic headwinds threaten to hurt drinking habits and wider consumer spending.
    Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.

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