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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.
—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
Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Different genes for different cytokines, growth factors or other proteins could be swapped in to target specific diseases of the ocular surface, potentially extending the approach beyond corneal wounds to chronic inflammatory conditions.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
SpaceX shares rose 6% in early trading Monday, extending an already record-breaking stock market debut, suggesting that investor appetite for marquee tech names is still strong despite concerns of a bubble.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
The New York Times posted a video of Warnock criticizing Republicans for praying before voting to cut Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program while extending tax cuts for the wealthy.
—Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Now, Petraglia and his team of volunteers donate more than 1,000 LEGO sets each month to children's hospitals across Chicagoland, even extending their reach to Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin.
—Jackie Kostek, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The aircraft can also travel at speeds of up to 25 meters per second, extending surveillance beyond traditional engagement ranges.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
The National Hurricane Center noted a trough of low pressure over northeastern Mexico extending into South Texas, with the potential for additional low-pressure development later this week over the northwestern Gulf.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Such satellites sit in highly elliptical Molniya orbits extending far above the high latitudes of the Earth that provide long-duration coverage of the northern hemisphere.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 8 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.
—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
The Orioles made those big moves in signing Pete Alonso and trading for and extending Shane Baz.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Different genes for different cytokines, growth factors or other proteins could be swapped in to target specific diseases of the ocular surface, potentially extending the approach beyond corneal wounds to chronic inflammatory conditions.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
SpaceX shares rose 6% in early trading Monday, extending an already record-breaking stock market debut, suggesting that investor appetite for marquee tech names is still strong despite concerns of a bubble.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
The New York Times posted a video of Warnock criticizing Republicans for praying before voting to cut Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program while extending tax cuts for the wealthy.
—Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Now, Petraglia and his team of volunteers donate more than 1,000 LEGO sets each month to children's hospitals across Chicagoland, even extending their reach to Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin.
—Jackie Kostek, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The aircraft can also travel at speeds of up to 25 meters per second, extending surveillance beyond traditional engagement ranges.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
The National Hurricane Center noted a trough of low pressure over northeastern Mexico extending into South Texas, with the potential for additional low-pressure development later this week over the northwestern Gulf.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Such satellites sit in highly elliptical Molniya orbits extending far above the high latitudes of the Earth that provide long-duration coverage of the northern hemisphere.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending
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Matt Chapman signed his extension before Posey took over, but his first big move was bringing in free-agent shortstop Willy Adames.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
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While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
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The other is the bears’ lengthening year.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Security lines moved smoothly and fans would head toward the concession trucks, offering $11 slices and $7 water.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Douglas Fir sleeps up to eight guests, offering two bathrooms and three bedrooms—two of which have queen beds, and one of which is a family suite on the ground floor with a queen bed and two twins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Layne’s group has pushed county leaders to fund a continuous drug addiction treatment program, expanding access for those who need it both during and after incarceration.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Episode 2 continues that methodology, pairing globally influential artists with scientific inquiry, while expanding the scope of both the artistry and the research.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Beyond its production strength, Rio is Brazil’s leading market for domestic cinema, accounting for an average of 71% of audiences and 70% of box office revenue between 1995 and 2024.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Entanglement and vessel strikes are the leading causes of death for the whales.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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In the study, which analyzed data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health collected between 2021 and 2024, researchers say that despite numerous state-level bans on kratom across the nation, its use is at an all-time high and is increasing.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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These whales face increasing threats from climate change and human activity.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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The potential pitfall of that is diluting Walker’s effectiveness at his primary position.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The Supreme Court asked the lower court to look at its recent ruling in Louisiana, which weakened the Voting Rights Act — a law that previously placed sharp limits on states’ diluting the power of minority voters.—
Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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The doctor was optimistic that Caldwell’s recent discomfort came from tight muscles, rather than nerve damage, and recommended a stretching and strengthening regimen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Also, successful leaders often identify opportunities (generally lower risk) for team members to practice stretching and building new skills.—
Liz Guthridge,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Extending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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