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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
Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
Schumer, who voted against the package, had pressed for a guarantee on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, a Democratic demand that was ultimately not met in the deal.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Many Republicans, who are traditionally in tune with the business sector, are critical of Obamacare and resistant to extending the subsidies.
—Caitlyn Reilly, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Republicans have vowed to vote on extending those credits next month.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
On Sunday, eight Democrats joined with Republicans to advance the federal funding measure in exchange for a future vote on extending enhanced Affordable Care subsidies.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
But other Senate Democrats criticized that the deal made no guarantees on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, the demand at the heart of the shutdown.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
In the deal that emerged from the bilateral meeting later that month, the United States committed to a one-year delay on extending its list of restricted entities to majority affiliates in return for a one-year delay on China’s rare-earths restrictions.
—Lael Brainard, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025
More recent developments show that Walmart is interested in extending its external partnerships to change not only the way that its employees work but the way its customers shop.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
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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
Consider Tupperware’s FridgeSmart Container Set your secret weapon to extending the life of your produce, organizing your food, and adding money back to your pocket.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
Schumer, who voted against the package, had pressed for a guarantee on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, a Democratic demand that was ultimately not met in the deal.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Many Republicans, who are traditionally in tune with the business sector, are critical of Obamacare and resistant to extending the subsidies.
—Caitlyn Reilly, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Republicans have vowed to vote on extending those credits next month.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
On Sunday, eight Democrats joined with Republicans to advance the federal funding measure in exchange for a future vote on extending enhanced Affordable Care subsidies.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
But other Senate Democrats criticized that the deal made no guarantees on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, the demand at the heart of the shutdown.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
In the deal that emerged from the bilateral meeting later that month, the United States committed to a one-year delay on extending its list of restricted entities to majority affiliates in return for a one-year delay on China’s rare-earths restrictions.
—Lael Brainard, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025
More recent developments show that Walmart is interested in extending its external partnerships to change not only the way that its employees work but the way its customers shop.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending
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Darbin Wofford, deputy director of health care for the centrist Democratic group Third Way, said even if there’s an agreement that reopens the government without a subsidy extension, Republicans already own the consequences.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Clippers rewarded the 36-year-old point guard with a two-year, $81 million contract extension.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The soil is warming, days are lengthening, and new roots have months to establish before winter.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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Intuitive Machines believes this system will degrade more slowly, lengthening operational lifespans.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Buyers fought over a limited supply, with those offering higher down payments and higher offers ultimately being favored by the market.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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But now some of Wall Street’s billionaires—even ones who backed candidates running against Mamdani—are offering their help in light of his win.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The concept is expanding into practice in the state as a solution to regional food distribution challenges.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Future work will focus on integrating snow-deposition modeling with PV yield simulations to more accurately predict energy losses and on expanding analyses to more complex, uneven alpine terrain.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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While leading the community services district, Loewen also worked as a business development consultant and senior manager for DTA, according to a confidential investigative report issued in 2023 after residents complained about Loewen’s conduct.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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That was my experience while leading IBM’s global transformation.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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Many are pulling six-day work weeks with mandatory overtime, and increasing numbers have begun calling out as the financial strain and exhaustion mount.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The military is striking the boats at the same time the administration is applying increasing pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.—
NPR,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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Routhenstein recommends diluting oxymel in water and consuming it with meals to protect tooth enamel, reduce stomach irritation, and minimize blood sugar spikes.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Relying on that representation, Trinity Broadcasting increased McGraw’s stake in Merit Street, via his production banner Peteski, to 70 percent while diluting its own stake to 30 percent.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Heart rate decreases during stretching, which could signify the body entering a calm state.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Yoga, stretching, and extra sleep (past all the snoozes) become their own kind of training.—
JamiLee Hoglind,
Outside,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Extending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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