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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
Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
James Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The court said the injunction effectively amounted to a universal injunction by extending relief to a sweeping, uncertified class of protesters and observers.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
Deep snow — over a foot (30 centimeters) extending in a 1,300-mile (2,100-kilometer) swath from Arkansas to New England — halted traffic, canceled flights and triggered wide school closures Monday.
—Charlotte Kramon, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,100 an ounce on Monday and extending its record-breaking run as investors seek the safety of the yellow metal amid rising geopolitical tensions and global fiscal risks.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
But after extending the unit cap to 4,078 last year, no new projects used the program.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Motorola devices will follow, with over-the-air updates extending support over time.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Should the 2027 version not proceed, the RFEF and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) will consider extending their agreement until 2030 or beyond.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Last December, the board voted to move their elections to even years, lining them up with city elections and extending board members’ terms by one year.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
In fact, extending the lives of the sick and elderly can impose net costs on society’s ledgers, costs which government regulatory analyses typically ignore.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The court said the injunction effectively amounted to a universal injunction by extending relief to a sweeping, uncertified class of protesters and observers.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
Deep snow — over a foot (30 centimeters) extending in a 1,300-mile (2,100-kilometer) swath from Arkansas to New England — halted traffic, canceled flights and triggered wide school closures Monday.
—Charlotte Kramon, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,100 an ounce on Monday and extending its record-breaking run as investors seek the safety of the yellow metal amid rising geopolitical tensions and global fiscal risks.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
But after extending the unit cap to 4,078 last year, no new projects used the program.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Motorola devices will follow, with over-the-air updates extending support over time.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Should the 2027 version not proceed, the RFEF and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) will consider extending their agreement until 2030 or beyond.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Last December, the board voted to move their elections to even years, lining them up with city elections and extending board members’ terms by one year.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending
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This fall, the 31-year-old Antetokounmpo will become eligible for a supermax contract extension.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Murray’s strategy for Lucky Strike includes having its venues serve as physical extensions of the PBA, where fans can watch live broadcasts and engage with athletes, while participating in leagues and watch parties.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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This pair of white straight-leg jeans resembles the model’s denim look with their high-rise waist and leg-lengthening profile.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Available in regular, short, and long sizes, the tapered, wide-leg style creates a leg-lengthening illusion, and the high pocket placements in the back are butt-boosting.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
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Just down the street, the Black Forest Inn is also leaning into service, offering coffee, soup and a warm place to gather.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bonhams occupies what’s defined as the mid-range market, mostly offering lots priced between $50,000 to $1 million, while the top three — Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips — court sellers and buyers at the vertiginous top end.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Camp Lucy, a Texas Wine Country resort, is also expanding with the debut of Folklore, a new spa experience blending wellness, color therapy and social connection.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Levine Cava also pointed to Miami-Dade's expanding economy, fueled in part by major international events such as Formula One races at Hard Rock Stadium and upcoming FIFA World Cup matches.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Nuro is leading the testing using robotaxi engineering prototypes supervised by autonomous vehicle operators.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Gold, sage and forest green tile flooring lined the area, leading into a room with a pool table and carpet, with a series of unique memorabilia on the walls.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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His administration is facing increasing scrutiny after immigration officers killed two American citizens in Minneapolis this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Powerful onshore winds are forecast to coincide with some of the highest tides of the month, increasing the risk of moderate to locally significant coastal flooding, particularly during high tide cycles late Saturday into Sunday.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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While cleaning vinegar is prized for its strength, experts sometimes recommend diluting it with water.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
25 Jan. 2026
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In a similar lawsuit, Texas Democrats challenged a congressional map drawn by Republicans, arguing that the map likely discriminates against Hispanic and Black Texans by diluting their votes in the upcoming election.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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There’re proper stretching routines.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Some people still call him that, and theorize that the injuries likely have something to do with the style of the team’s play or its approach to strength and conditioning or stretching and recovery.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Extending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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