extended (out)

verb

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

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  1. stuck out
  2. projected
  3. draped
Verb
  • What has stuck out to some locals is the demographics of those opposing the data center.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • One stuck out, an inmate around Pendley’s age who had accidentally killed a man in a bar fight while defending his wife.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of stuck out
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  • Advertisement Her comments come amid what is projected to be the most expensive election cycle in history.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Braze is projected to do $912 million in revenue in the 12 months ending in January, up 24% year over year, with adjusted earnings per share of 64 cents, implying 69% annual growth, according to FactSet.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of projected
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  • Miranda Kerr The Aussie babe wore a more classic look with yellow and colorless diamonds, citrines, and aquamarines, which was then draped in strands of pearls and finished with a pearl tassel.
    — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Tyrese Haliburton needed the towel draped around his neck to dry the tears streaming down his cheeks.
    — Peter Finney Jr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 2026.

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