1
as in to lengthen
to make longer
our guests from out of town extended their visit by a week
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as in to offer
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 to expand
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 to increase
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 to dilute
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 extend
This year, teams will play 44 regular season games each, and the Finals have been extended from a five-game series to a seven-game series.
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Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 July 2025
When it was sold to Californians 16 years ago, state rail officials presented a business plan that envisioned a sprawling 800-mile network that would first link San Francisco to Los Angeles, with a second phase extending the line to Sacramento and San Diego.
—The Editors, National Review, 18 July 2025
This despite the u-turn that has essentially extended Windows 10’s end of life for most users for another 12 months, until October 2026.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Technically, federal funding for Job Corps should extend through June 30 of next year, according to NJCA and legislators.
—Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025
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Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 July 2025
When it was sold to Californians 16 years ago, state rail officials presented a business plan that envisioned a sprawling 800-mile network that would first link San Francisco to Los Angeles, with a second phase extending the line to Sacramento and San Diego.
—The Editors, National Review, 18 July 2025
This despite the u-turn that has essentially extended Windows 10’s end of life for most users for another 12 months, until October 2026.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Technically, federal funding for Job Corps should extend through June 30 of next year, according to NJCA and legislators.
—Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extend
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Featuring 30 essential oils, the rosemary oil combats dandruff and lengthens hair.—
Amy Schulman,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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The cut helps to visually lengthen by creating soft vertical lines around round faces, and for square faces, the layers will soften the angles of the jawline thanks to their face framing qualities.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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Uline offers thousands of products to businesses nationwide.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
23 July 2025
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There are also persistent rumors in the party that Paxton could be offered a job in the Trump administration that would head off the primary.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
23 July 2025
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Prime-One intends to serve nearby towns as well, with the founders saying the plan is to serve 4,000 homes with the initial build and then expand further.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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Although the company is actively adapting—expanding into energy storage, changing billing models, and tweaking its supply chain—investors continue to be concerned about the pace and effectiveness of these strategic adjustments.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Going into the All-Star break, Judge is leading the majors with a .355 batting average and an OPS of 1.194.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Below are the leading nominees by platform for the 2025 Emmys, and the number of programs that received nods.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Decades of research and studies in agriculture have increased production across all crops in the U.S., said James, and cannabis can adopt those same technologies.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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David Swartz, analyst with Morningstar who monitors Kohl’s, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY network, that Kohl’s share price has been steadily increasing in recent months.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Fill the glass with ice, and repeat with the other glass. 3: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, stir together the Earl Grey simple syrup, lime juice and smoked paprika until thoroughly chilled and diluted, about 15 seconds.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Such critics are concerned that our approach might dilute the sense of urgency necessary and undermine public messaging.—
Francesco Rubino,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Continued rainfall or new storms could prolong or worsen flooding conditions, while subsiding water will still pose risks near riverbanks and in low-lying zones.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Like human dry shampoos, the waterless cleanser prolongs wash day, but without alcohol, parabens, or sulfates.—
PEOPLE Deals Team,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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After the winners were announced, the couples were given two envelopes, one of which contained the $100,000 cash prize and the other didn’t.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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The ranges are sourced from quarterly tax documents, and employers must give their permission for the department to release their names.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
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“Extend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extend. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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