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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
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
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Speakers also credited Pelosi with securing ongoing funding for extending Caltrain to the Salesforce Transit Center and providing rescue funds to keep local transit agencies running during the pandemic.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Biti and other critics say any amendment extending presidential terms must be approved in a referendum.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Yankee Stadium has the short porch, Fenway Park has the Green Monster cutting the left-field line down to 310 feet and extending center field to 420.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Last year, Wyandotte County’s economic development committee signed off on extending its development agreement for the Rock Island Bridge through March 2026.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Those comments sent oil prices higher Sunday, with gains extending into Monday before the latest developments.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
By extending its range and enabling it to detect targets without emitting radar signals, the upgrades would allow the aircraft to remain stealthy for longer while maintaining its edge in long-range air combat.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Several officers can be seen on another video extending their arms to stop travelers from getting any closer to the federal agents.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
San Antonio closed the first quarter with a 38-31 advantage before extending is lead up to 20 points in the second quarter and entering halftime with an 18-point lead.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Speakers also credited Pelosi with securing ongoing funding for extending Caltrain to the Salesforce Transit Center and providing rescue funds to keep local transit agencies running during the pandemic.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Biti and other critics say any amendment extending presidential terms must be approved in a referendum.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Yankee Stadium has the short porch, Fenway Park has the Green Monster cutting the left-field line down to 310 feet and extending center field to 420.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Last year, Wyandotte County’s economic development committee signed off on extending its development agreement for the Rock Island Bridge through March 2026.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Those comments sent oil prices higher Sunday, with gains extending into Monday before the latest developments.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
By extending its range and enabling it to detect targets without emitting radar signals, the upgrades would allow the aircraft to remain stealthy for longer while maintaining its edge in long-range air combat.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Several officers can be seen on another video extending their arms to stop travelers from getting any closer to the federal agents.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending
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Fely reached the 40-rep mark, but two were deemed not to have reached full extension and were subtracted from his total.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
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Kuku is positioning it as a genre first for Indian cinema, with the theatrical setting central to its strategy – the company sees the communal big-screen experience as distinct from, rather than an extension of, its existing digital offerings.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Trouble is, the Legislature has had no trouble finding excuses to enact and renew an ever-lengthening list of exemptions.—
Martin Dyckman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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The alternative of intensifying and lengthening this war would leave everyone a loser.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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That month, the brand also began offering free in-store denim repairs in its Brooklyn store in an effort to extend the lifecycle of its clothing and improve circularity.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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For another way to save, DirecTV’s MyEntertainment Genre Pack includes Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max and 60+ top entertainment channels and is currently offering a five-day free trial, meaning new subscribers can watch the special at no cost.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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The scandal is now expanding into an international investigation, placing Miami at the center of a complex web of shell companies, offshore transfers and opaque financial flows.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The rollout will start in Charlotte before expanding to Chicago and Milwaukee.—
Chase Jordan
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves for his NHL-leading seventh shutout of the season, Bo Horvat scored the only goal on the first shot of the game and the Islanders moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The leading university has reduced classes due to the power outages and transportation shutdowns.—
MATTHEW LEE,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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The rapid melting is also increasing avalanche activity in unusual places.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Yet an increasing number of endurance athletes are taking on these longer ultramarathons.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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The challenge lies in tailoring your tone without diluting the mission or fragmenting the brand.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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Try diluting it with water if the taste is too much for you.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
9 Mar. 2026
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Even moderate activities like walking, cycling or stretching can provide noticeable benefits.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, Howard, the Wolverines’ first-round opponent, headed to the court for some pre-game stretching, setting up directly in front of what had been Michigan State’s bench.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Extending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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