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1
as in lengthening
to make longer
our guests from out of town extended their visit by a week
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as in offering
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 expanding
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 increasing
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 diluting
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 extending
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Delivering a gorgeous, drive-extending, game- and season-saving 27-yard completion to Rome Odunze.
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Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
And so that was the big tension here, was the extending of the cap was politically unfavorable.
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Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Advertisements extending beyond traditional commercial breaks to include live presenter endorsements and real-time odds promotions have sparked a fresh wave of indignation, with politicians across the political spectrum calling for tighter controls.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Zimbabwe’s leadership is facing fresh scrutiny in Washington as the country moves to finalize a constitutional amendment extending the serving president’s term until 2030.
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Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Spain defeated Austria 3-0 at SoFi Stadium and advances to the World Cup round of 16 while extending its 34-match unbeaten streak.
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Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Others may decide that the best course of action is to delay fundraising altogether and focus on extending the runway through operational improvements.
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Wayne Cantwell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Even security normally employed by the Garden appeared to have been replaced by Swift’s own firm, the mechanism of pop-stardom extending to who would handle over-eager picture-takers.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
The rock band, which consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, released a statement shortly after the incident, extending their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.
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Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Drones help overcome that limitation by extending surveillance far beyond the ship’s sensor horizon.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Noun
Independence Avenue Corridor extending, approximately, from Gladstone Boulevard to the north, East 18th Street to the south, Forest Avenue to the west and Interstate 435 to the east.
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Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Delivering a gorgeous, drive-extending, game- and season-saving 27-yard completion to Rome Odunze.
—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
And so that was the big tension here, was the extending of the cap was politically unfavorable.
—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Gilles Pélisson has been unanimously reelected as president of Unifrance for a second three-year term, extending his mandate at the helm of the French film and TV promotion body.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Advertisements extending beyond traditional commercial breaks to include live presenter endorsements and real-time odds promotions have sparked a fresh wave of indignation, with politicians across the political spectrum calling for tighter controls.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Zimbabwe’s leadership is facing fresh scrutiny in Washington as the country moves to finalize a constitutional amendment extending the serving president’s term until 2030.
—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Spain defeated Austria 3-0 at SoFi Stadium and advances to the World Cup round of 16 while extending its 34-match unbeaten streak.
—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Others may decide that the best course of action is to delay fundraising altogether and focus on extending the runway through operational improvements.
—
Wayne Cantwell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Even security normally employed by the Garden appeared to have been replaced by Swift’s own firm, the mechanism of pop-stardom extending to who would handle over-eager picture-takers.
—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
The rock band, which consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, released a statement shortly after the incident, extending their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.
—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Drones help overcome that limitation by extending surveillance far beyond the ship’s sensor horizon.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending
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New Delhi is seen as a laggard in the global AI race and, by extension, in the physical AI space.
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There is no reason this morning in Venezuela should not be a lavish extension of that.
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These stretchy, flattering jeans come in a range of washes that are both leg-lengthening and easy to move around in.
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The mother of the Princess of Wales paired her candy-pink look with lips in a bold cyclamen shade that lit up her smile, while her eyes were accentuated by a bold black line and lengthening mascara.
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However, the high court also ruled against the president’s attempts to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, offering the central bank more protection.
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Starlink announced that the company is offering free internet access to Movistar customers in La Guaria state, and is working to also provide service to Digitel and Movilnet customers as soon as possible.
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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This diverse, global podcast journalism is vital for informing creators, advertisers, and the expanding audience, reflecting podcasting's evolving identity and widespread appeal.
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Yet despite those struggles, South Africa, one of Africa’s leading industrial economies, remains a destination for migrants willing to take low-paying jobs in domestic work, security and agriculture.
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As businesses in Hollywood and other sectors face more consolidation and competition, executives are getting richly compensated more for their role in leading companies through challenging times.
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As summer arrives, snow begins melting, ice hardens and rocks loosen, increasing the risk of falls and rockfall.
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When patients can’t pay, hospitals absorb the costs and pass them onto people with insurance by increasing prices, studies show.
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Han credits the international team with sharpening his instincts rather than diluting them.
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When that foundation is in place, brands can respond market by market without fragmenting the organization or diluting the brand experience.
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Unlike dynamic stretching, static stretching holds muscles in a lengthened position for an extended period.
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Pre-production ran from January to April 2025, with post-production stretching from May 2025 through March 2026.
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“Extending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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