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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
Photovogue, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The flower buds may not open all at once, extending the blooming period.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson have signed an overall deal with Paramount TV Studios, extending their relationship with the company.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
All-American sophomore Sarah Strong was named the Big East Player of the Week on Monday for the seventh time this season, extending the Huskies’ streak of recognitions.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
His contract is worth $7 million annually and runs through 2028-29, so the question is whether Dallas could fit him into the cap even while potentially extending Jason Robertson over the summer.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
But in many respects, the president hasn’t been extending olive branches.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
However, civil liberties groups say extending those powers to online keywords turns every search user into a suspect.
—Mark Scolforo, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Netherlands’ Xandra Velzeboer won the short track 1,000 meters on Monday, claiming her second gold at the Winter Games and extending Dutch dominance of the competition.
—Reuters, NBC news, 16 Feb. 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
By extending the life cycle of creative equipment, MPB actively reduces waste and the carbon footprint of the photo and video industry — proving that used doesn’t mean used up.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The flower buds may not open all at once, extending the blooming period.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson have signed an overall deal with Paramount TV Studios, extending their relationship with the company.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
All-American sophomore Sarah Strong was named the Big East Player of the Week on Monday for the seventh time this season, extending the Huskies’ streak of recognitions.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
His contract is worth $7 million annually and runs through 2028-29, so the question is whether Dallas could fit him into the cap even while potentially extending Jason Robertson over the summer.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
But in many respects, the president hasn’t been extending olive branches.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
However, civil liberties groups say extending those powers to online keywords turns every search user into a suspect.
—Mark Scolforo, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Netherlands’ Xandra Velzeboer won the short track 1,000 meters on Monday, claiming her second gold at the Winter Games and extending Dutch dominance of the competition.
—Reuters, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending
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In recent months, ForwardEdge requested an extension of its compliance date from March 2026 to March 2027 to give them more time to meet their job creation requirement.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, public universities are an extension of the government, and therefore, must consider additional constitutional protections, unlike private colleges and businesses.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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The contrast between the dark shoes and the light denim creates a figure-lengthening balance that’s ideal for those who love basics with a street style star’s attitude.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
15 Feb. 2026
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Why People Love It During its prime trending era in the 1950s, as well as into modern times, boatneck shirts are most known for being flattering on your form—skimming across your collarbones in a lengthening, elegant way.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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Trevilla said that in another part of Jalisco, soldiers killed another high-ranking cartel member accused of orchestrating violence by offering hit men more than $1,000 for every soldier killed.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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For those who want to eat well without spending a fortune, here’s a selection of restaurants newly awarded a Bib Gourmand (given to establishments offering excellent, good-value cooking) in the 2026 Michelin Guide.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
23 Feb. 2026
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The galaxies will dissociate and disappear, leaving only isolated masses expanding away from one another, with no energy left to extract.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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The hotel recently joined Wyndham Hotels and Resorts as part of the Trademark Collection, expanding its global reach while maintaining its independent spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Wisconsin held nearly even with UCLA on the scoreboard in the second quarter 15-14 while leading the rebound game, 12-9.—
Felicia Keller,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Among those who broke the mold were their fellow leading actress nominees, Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue) and Chase Infinity (One Battle After Another).—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
22 Feb. 2026
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Fresh concrete is visible at both the western and eastern entrances, increasing protection that could help shield the facility from potential airstrikes, alongside trucks and other construction equipment at the site.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Coupled with large reductions to downtown trophy buildings and ever-increasing tax levies from local governments, bills that landed late last year enraged many homeowners.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Translators are not auxiliary figures but co-witnesses, extending the reach of these voices without diluting their force.—
Alex Averbuch,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Capturing and feeding this CO₂ to microbes sidesteps the significant energy penalty of diluting it with air while also removing pollutants.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Regular stretching can reduce muscle tension, improve posture, and help prevent discomfort, stiffness, and potential injuries over time.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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There’re proper stretching routines.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Extending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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