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as in metaphoric
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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2
as in extensive
having considerable extent
an extended portion of the valley is now devoted to the growing of grapes for wine
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3
as in long
lasting for a considerable time
I've met her, but I have never had an extended conversation with her
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as in elongate
of great extent from end to end
the two armies clashed along an extended line of battle that stretched for miles
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as in lengthened
to make longer
our guests from out of town extended their visit by a week
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as in offered
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 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 increased
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 diluted
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 extended
Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Investigators allege Gonzalez wrote checks to herself from HOA accounts over an extended period and concealed the thefts by creating fictitious invoices and false ledger entries.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The timeline is significantly faster than FDOT’s previous I-4 Ultimate plan, which extended through seven years.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Morgan and Karadec tend to tilt their heads whenever there is an awkward, extended silence between them.
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Investigators allege Gonzalez wrote checks to herself from HOA accounts over an extended period and concealed the thefts by creating fictitious invoices and false ledger entries.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
As part of that project, Veterans Parkway will be extended to Airport Road, Botich said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The timeline is significantly faster than FDOT’s previous I-4 Ultimate plan, which extended through seven years.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extended
Adjective
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In the United States, golden statuary is rare and usually metaphoric — the Oregon Pioneer, the Golden Driller, the Spirit of Communication.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Firms acted like the metaphorical kid in a candy store with talent, grabbing every shiny new candidate that crossed their applicant tracking system, with some, like Amazon, even doubling their headcount between 2019 and 2021.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The second-floor galleries dedicated to Arts of Asia and the Islamic world were realized after extensive construction, and the Great Hall was renovated in 2016, among other projects.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Apr. 2026
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After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Takaoka played a long arcing ball-ahead to Ocampo, who avoided goalkeeper James Pantemis — who had charged off his line — and rolled a shot from the edge of the penalty area inside the back post and into a wide-open net.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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On the other end, Reign used a direct, long-ball method to get its chances.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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The stems also hold elongated leaves somewhat reminiscent of Solomon’s seal.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Leather and crisp taffeta created structural pieces, while classic jersey added draping to the androgynous and elongated silhouettes that were rendered in Lempicka’s cool color hues, from warm grey and white to mint green and pale pink.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Frustration piled, and his timetable lengthened.—
Noah Furtado,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2026
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Grant Holmes’ gem Friday at Chase Field in a 2-0 Braves’ win over the Diamondbacks lengthened the team’s eight-game stretch of solid pitching to start the year.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The union offered to have workers return to work in less than a week in exchange for continued contract negotiations.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The happiest beginning was offered, too.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Liability protections for officers and directors were also expanded.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Under the leadership of former CEOs, including the late Thomas Storrs and Hugh McColl, Gentry was part of a team that expanded the bank far beyond North Carolina’s border.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 25 points, with Brandon Ingram adding 23.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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An alliance of Arab states led by Saudi Arabia had initiated a de facto blockade claiming that Qatar was funding terrorist organizations like Al Qaeda and the Islamic State — an allegation the country steadfastly denied.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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