EXTENDING Synonyms: 244 Similar and Opposite Words

extending 1 of 2

noun

as in extension

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extending

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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

Out on a wooden platform extending over San Diego’s Mission Bay, young women sway from side to side, riding an imaginary wave to the beats. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 In my view, extending the commitment to five years would provide greater stability for exhibitors and strengthen the position that the combined company intends to make a sustained investment in theatrical films. — Cory Jacobson, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026 This is intended to minimize degradation, reducing contrast decay and improving light projection reliability, ultimately extending the screen's lifespan. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 Yet Kimbrel's desire to continue pitching isn't simply about extending his playing career. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The kitchen features porcelain counters with a matching backsplash, a waterfall island, Thermador appliances and connects to a large family room before extending to a private deck. — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Gold is up nearly 5% this week, extending its rebound from a second-quarter slump. — Sean Conlon,justina Lee,fred Imbert,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 Federal law requires the DHS secretary to consult with the State Department when evaluating country conditions before extending or terminating a nation’s TPS designation. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 Houser served as their clipper ship, touching a career-best 98 mph with his fastball and extending a shutout into the eighth inning, and Dylan Smith converted a six-out save as the Giants held on for a 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending

Noun

The crux of the dispute surrounds the validity of a contract extension option for Mateta, one which Palace exercised in December 2024.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The Los Angeles Rams traded for former Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie and then signed him to a four-year, $124 million extension that includes $100 million guaranteed.

— Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of extension

Verb

And among those areas that could face a lengthening drought is the Pacific Northwest because of the way the jet stream moves during El Nino.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies entered the trade deadline widely expected to pursue a significant upgrade, with much of the speculation centered on adding a right-handed outfielder capable of lengthening the lineup beyond the infield staples.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of lengthening

Verb

Today, many of those same routes have found a second life, carrying travelers through some of the West’s most spectacular scenery while offering a glimpse into Colorado’s storied past.

— Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
Since 1992, Anthropologie has been offering women an assortment of clothing, shoes, accessories, home decor, bridal, furniture and more.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026

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Satellite imagery has already spied an area of rising seas expanding north from South and Central America to California’s Baja Peninsula, with a northward expansion expected from there.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
All six of his solo shows — Sleepwalk with Me, My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend, Thank God For Jokes, The New One, The Old Man & The Pool and The Good Life — have enjoyed successful runs on and off Broadway before expanding their audiences on Netflix.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of expanding

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While no group has claimed responsibility, Marisks assessed that Houthi involvement was the leading conclusion.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
San Francisco entered the bottom of the eighth inning leading 2-0, but reliever Carson Seymour allowed the tying runs to reach base when Mickey Gasper hit a leadoff double, then Nick Sogard followed by drawing a walk.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of leading

Verb

Qantas said demand for international travel remained strong, with both Qantas and its low-cost carrier Jetstar increasing capacity and unit revenue, although higher fuel costs weighed on international earnings.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
His foundation is aiming to spend $200 billion by 2045 with an increasing focus on AI.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of increasing

Verb

State rules direct significantly more sales tax to the unincorporated general fund, diluting the share of property taxes.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
The next three drivers ranked outside the Chase — Ross Chastain (12th at Richmond), Brad Keselowski (26th) and Erik Jones (27th) — also lost ground, diluting the potential drama of a surprise qualifier.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of diluting

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Cardio, strength training and stretching have long been the go-to approaches for optimizing health span and lifespan.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
As long hours spent in the same position can contribute to poor posture, stiffness and other physical issues, experts say regular movement and stretching can help prevent joint pain and muscle weakness.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026