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extending 1 of 2

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as in extension

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verb

present participle of extend

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 leading

to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction our backyard extends all the way to that brook

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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

Noun

Law-enforcement officials told us that the president’s central role in the July 4 events and the extending of their length late into the evening have added complexity—and risk. — Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 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 fight, Haro said, is about more than extending a lease or delaying an eviction. — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026 On her feet were strappy, buckle-heavy platform sandals with oversize straps extending off the sides and wrapping around her ankles, with the highest strap wrapping around the tapered jeans. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 Officials also discussed extending their trade truce until January and staying in touch about AI, Treasury Department Scott Bessent said earlier this week. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The orbiter's science orbit circled Mars on an extreme path, approaching as close as 227 miles (365 kilometers) and extending as far out as 49,710 miles (80,000 km). — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Growing With Purpose Loch Lloyd’s next phase is extending beyond its traditional footprint, creating new ways for homeowners to become part of Loch Lloyd while maintaining the privacy and character that have long defined it. — Trident Ventures Content Studio, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 Lamont’s budget director, Office of Policy and Management Secretary Josh Wojcik, wrote in an email to state agency heads that extending current benefits at least for one more year also would help ensure departments are properly staffed. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 Mazama is now extending it approximately one mile deeper in pursuit of the 750°F target. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ will skip and not air the 2027 Eurovision in Bulgaria, extending its boycott over Israel’s participation amid ongoing civilian deaths and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending

Noun

The victory came after Northwestern announced a three-year contract extension through 2031 for fourth-year coach Braun on Thursday.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Yes, last season was a concern with Nikola Jovic, but his extension does not kick in until this season.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of extension

Verb

These movements take joints through active ranges of motion, lengthening and engaging muscles to support and control movement.

— Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Valjean’s famous bread-theft-to-feed-his-starving-family here becomes a footchase/fight setpiece before he is caught and consigned to an ever-lengthening prison sentence.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of lengthening

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The park is across the bay from Starbase and draws a good crowd, offering a view of ships on the bay that frame the towering Starship launch pad.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026
Eggs fall into this category, offering your body a more sustained energy level over time.

— Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of offering

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Suicide remains the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and CDC data released this year show firearm suicides actually climbed to their highest level on record in 2025, topping 28,000.

— Courtney Marx, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Trump is also banking on America going full throttle on AI development despite voter resistance to data centers and recent alarming safety warnings from the leading AI companies.

— Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of leading

Verb

This line is increasing sustainable sourcing, minimizing landfill waste, and conserving fresh water, among many initiatives.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
The increasing frequency and unpredictability of Reuben’s hot flashes, including sleep disruptions from nighttime hot flashes, took a toll.

— Partner Content, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of increasing

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Ryan plays Carla Russo, a veteran nurse at Yale Fertility Center who pleads guilty to diverting vast amounts of fentanyl and diluting it with saline, forcing many patients to endure egg-retrieval surgery without anesthesia.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
Too much success at entry prices comes with a risk of overexposure, diluting brand equity and perhaps training the consumer to hold off for even more price cuts, the report warns.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of diluting

Noun

The newest campus parties trade the keg for wellness activities like group runs, cold plunges, HIIT, yoga, Pilates and stretching.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Before the Rams went through stretching exercises, Donald sat on a red exercise ball, taking in the scene and focusing his thoughts for the workout ahead.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026