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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
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
And the financial burden is extending beyond the young workers clamoring for independence.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
The fire is still actively producing smoke and impacting air quality throughout the region, the South Coast Air Quality Management District said in a statement Sunday — extending its particle pollution advisory into Monday morning.
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Adela Suliman,
NBC news,
22 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
Heat wave The first full days of summer 2026 will bring above-average temperatures across the western United States, from the West Coast through the Great Basin, Southwest and Rockies, extending eastward into Texas, the Gulf Coast, Southeast and Florida, the WPC said.
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Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Both actresses used bright white at the foot rather than extending the blue into a fully tonal look.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Known as the Galactic Center Excess, a spherical gamma-ray glow extending out for thousands of light-years from the core of our galaxy, this high-energy light has baffled researchers for over a decade.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 June 2026
Bryan Baker, the usual closer, worked the eighth, and Kevin Kelly handled the ninth in earning his third save and extending his scoreless streak at home to 18 innings.
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 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.
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Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
And the financial burden is extending beyond the young workers clamoring for independence.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
The fire is still actively producing smoke and impacting air quality throughout the region, the South Coast Air Quality Management District said in a statement Sunday — extending its particle pollution advisory into Monday morning.
—
Adela Suliman,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Drones help overcome that limitation by extending surveillance far beyond the ship’s sensor horizon.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Heat wave The first full days of summer 2026 will bring above-average temperatures across the western United States, from the West Coast through the Great Basin, Southwest and Rockies, extending eastward into Texas, the Gulf Coast, Southeast and Florida, the WPC said.
—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Both actresses used bright white at the foot rather than extending the blue into a fully tonal look.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Known as the Galactic Center Excess, a spherical gamma-ray glow extending out for thousands of light-years from the core of our galaxy, this high-energy light has baffled researchers for over a decade.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 June 2026
Bryan Baker, the usual closer, worked the eighth, and Kevin Kelly handled the ninth in earning his third save and extending his scoreless streak at home to 18 innings.
—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 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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But the increasing tanker traffic is an encouraging step toward normalization of global oil flows.
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Hulls said the fund allows property owners to support local businesses without dramatically increasing rents as market conditions change.
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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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While gentle stretching is generally safe for most people after eating, vigorous exercise and/or movements that compress the abdomen can lead to discomfort.
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Michelle is way ahead of me on the whole stretching and flexibility tip.
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“Extending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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