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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
Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But the measure stalled in the Senate, where Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year, causing premiums in ACA plans to soar.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
In Apache Junction, residents will vote on extending the length someone could serve as mayor.
—Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 4 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
Giving back adds meaning to your day and reminds you of the importance of extending love to your community.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Creatures crawling out of gunk, their legs extending, their toe-webs rescinding, amoebic eyes getting harder.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
In all, there were 45 days between Pereira extending his contract and exiting the building.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
China’s Seafaring History (Smithsonian Magazine) by Sean Kingsley China has a history of maritime trade extending to West Africa, the Mediterranean, and much of Asia that goes back to the first millennium.
—JSTOR Daily, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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 deadline for extending the qualifying offer is Thursday.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But the measure stalled in the Senate, where Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year, causing premiums in ACA plans to soar.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
In Apache Junction, residents will vote on extending the length someone could serve as mayor.
—Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 4 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
Giving back adds meaning to your day and reminds you of the importance of extending love to your community.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Creatures crawling out of gunk, their legs extending, their toe-webs rescinding, amoebic eyes getting harder.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
In all, there were 45 days between Pereira extending his contract and exiting the building.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
China’s Seafaring History (Smithsonian Magazine) by Sean Kingsley China has a history of maritime trade extending to West Africa, the Mediterranean, and much of Asia that goes back to the first millennium.
—JSTOR Daily, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending
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The contract extension follows a period when Nexstar was making national news during the suspension of ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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The academic dean approved multiple extensions so Rochelle could turn in coursework late without penalty.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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That’s because plyometrics involve quick movements and concentric (shortening) and eccentric (lengthening) muscle contractions.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
24 Oct. 2025
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Officials warn that attacks may also occur on remote islands, lengthening the response time of authorities in the event of an emergency.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The classic four-poster design pairs with mattresses of all heights and bedding of any style, offering a clean look that never dates.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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Roughly a fifth of medical schools offering an MD degree have accelerated programs, including the University of California-Davis, according to the Consortium of Accelerated Medical Pathway Programs.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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In 2025, Ohtani is likely to earn another MVP award, adding to his ever-expanding trophy cabinet.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Environmental advocates question the need for expanding fossil fuel resources a time when greenhouse gases from those fuels are worsening climate change.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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That more than compensated for the absence of Dixon-Waters, who was SDSU’s leading scorer in both preseason exhibitions (19 and 17 points) after missing all of last season with a fractured bone in his foot that refused to heal quickly.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Thanks in part to Butler's aggressive rebounding, playmaking and defense, the Warriors had looked utterly dominant in the opening half, and were leading by double digits, 68-49, at the break.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The organization’s Green Heart Project, which studies the impact of better air quality on heart disease through urban greening, has found that increasing the number of trees and shrubs in an area can create lower levels of a blood marker associated with inflammation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Coffee prices have been increasing sharply since the start of this year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 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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Thune took the step last month of allowing Trump officials to be approved in batches, essentially diluting the power of senators in the minority party to register their complaints.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Oct. 2025
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Regular stretching and yoga may help improve arterial stiffness and complement aerobic exercise.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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If your hamstrings always feel tight, endless stretching won’t help.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Extending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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