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extended (out)

verb

Definition of extended (out)next
past tense of extend (out)
as in stuck out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extended (out)
  1. stuck out
  2. projected
  3. draped
Verb
  • The Sox stuck out 11 times Thursday and 35 times in the series.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The final theme that stuck out during this process was the Rangers’ emphasis on character.
    — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of stuck out
Verb
  • Plus, our Week 1 grades, projected Week 2 Bills inactives and a prediction for Bills versus Lions.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Goldman Sachs, Piper Sandler and other banks that previously projected a hold have switched their call after last week’s hotter-than-expected inflation reports.
    — Matt Stiles, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of projected
Verb
  • One of the best photos in the history of the Olympic Games has been a shot of Craig skating on the ice with the flag draped over his shoulders.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Diamond drop earrings and rings, and a long crescent moon necklace, draped directly against her décolletage and plunging neckline.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of draped
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“Extended (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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