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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
Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
Carlsbad is extending a temporary art program begun in 2019 that places colorfully painted, oversized beach chairs in public places around the city.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Ahead of a meeting in Brussels, the European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc’s foreign ministers would discuss possibly extending a naval mission that protects ships in the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz, without giving any details.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The national craze to prevent health issues and live longer is extending into condo life in South Florida.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Valentini has spent his entire career championing and extending de Broglie’s views.
—Tim Folger, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
Almost 30 million people are under winter alerts, including blizzard warnings extending into Michigan.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The team can open up additional cap space by releasing, trading, restructuring or extending contracts.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 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
Ahead of a meeting in Brussels, the European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc's foreign ministers would discuss possibly extending a naval mission that protects ships in the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz, without giving any details.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
Carlsbad is extending a temporary art program begun in 2019 that places colorfully painted, oversized beach chairs in public places around the city.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Ahead of a meeting in Brussels, the European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc’s foreign ministers would discuss possibly extending a naval mission that protects ships in the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz, without giving any details.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The national craze to prevent health issues and live longer is extending into condo life in South Florida.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Valentini has spent his entire career championing and extending de Broglie’s views.
—Tim Folger, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
Almost 30 million people are under winter alerts, including blizzard warnings extending into Michigan.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The team can open up additional cap space by releasing, trading, restructuring or extending contracts.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending
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The Astros signed Altuve to a long-term extension in 2013, years before the club again became contenders.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Schultz said the agreements include an initial 15-month term with the possibility of two one-year extensions, based on her understanding of the amendments, though the council report describes agreements running through 2029.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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This time around, Verlander can slot in between RHPs Jack Flaherty and Casey Mize in lengthening out one of the game’s best rotations.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The semi-sheer knit crochet top layers seamlessly over a tank for depth and contrast without losing coziness, while the gently high-rise, wide-leg pants add a leg-lengthening effect that makes the whole look feel polished and on-trend.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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The league had been offering more than 70% net revenue for the players.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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These black leggings fit the bill perfectly, offering superior stretch, softness, and sweat-wicking while still being low-key enough for your post-gym coffee run.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kaplan has long focused on public safety, expanding amenities and making streets safer.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The interesting twist on Miami’s case is their test balloon is being floated as the powers-that-be debate expanding the NCAA Tournament field.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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The film took home four prizes, including best original screenplay (Coogler), best original score (Ludwig Göransson), best achievement in cinematography (Autumn Durald Arkapaw) and best leading actor (Jordan).—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Central Catholic continued to maintain a four-point advantage at intermission, leading 33-29 at the half.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Sacramento Police Department also said officers were monitoring developments and increasing patrols around places of worship.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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But airlines, which are footing much of the bill for the construction, pushed for Global Terminal construction to get moved up in line, hoping to ensure the centerpiece wouldn’t be threatened by increasing costs.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 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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There was also a miscommunication in the box that let Tim Ream let a ball go instead of attacking it; there was also a rare bad touch by Biel diluting his chance at a clear 1-on-1 with the Austin FC goalkeeper.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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After some stretching and instruction, I was let loose in the Atlantic.—
Austin Bush,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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The rover has spent roughly six months exploring unusual geological formations on Mars known as boxwork — crisscrossing ridges that resemble giant spiderwebs stretching across the surface for miles when viewed from orbit.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Extending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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