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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
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Without extending the boundary, the same area that was under threat of annexation by Hialeah in 2023 remains at risk.
—Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Dube sees scope for extending this approach to the gig economy.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The piece on display is a dazzler, with a low, wide neckline and fringe extending from the shoulders and hemline.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
This has driven the push toward replacing the entire fleet with the Sentinel system rather than extending the life of existing infrastructure.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
After extending Odighizuwa last offseason, the Cowboys acquired fellow defensive tackles Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark in trades, making Odighizuwa more of an expendable asset.
—Nick Harris
april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Caminero blasted a solo shot to left, extending Tampa Bay's lead to 4-2 in the third.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
For manager Craig Counsell, extending Hoerner is a sign of how baseball values players.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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 same applies to the brilliant turquoise of Turks and Caicos’s water, extending miles beyond its shoreline like an electrified aura.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Without extending the boundary, the same area that was under threat of annexation by Hialeah in 2023 remains at risk.
—Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Dube sees scope for extending this approach to the gig economy.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The piece on display is a dazzler, with a low, wide neckline and fringe extending from the shoulders and hemline.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
This has driven the push toward replacing the entire fleet with the Sentinel system rather than extending the life of existing infrastructure.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
After extending Odighizuwa last offseason, the Cowboys acquired fellow defensive tackles Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark in trades, making Odighizuwa more of an expendable asset.
—Nick Harris
april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Caminero blasted a solo shot to left, extending Tampa Bay's lead to 4-2 in the third.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
For manager Craig Counsell, extending Hoerner is a sign of how baseball values players.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending
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Despite this, the council voted unanimously to approve a contract extension with the company.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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And Lurie’s decision not to comment on another Hurts contract does not preclude another extension at some point.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Detention stays are lengthening in part because of the administration's decision last summer to restrict bond hearings in immigration court.—
Martin Kaste,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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Trouble is, the Legislature has had no trouble finding excuses to enact and renew an ever-lengthening list of exemptions.—
Martin Dyckman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The byway stretches over 49 miles from Idaho Springs to Bergen Park and is the highest paved road in North America, offering panoramic views of the Continental Divide.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Major insulin makers Eli Lilly, Sanofi and Novo Nordisk also have moved to cut the cost of insulin, with different combinations of cutting list prices, capping out-of-pocket costs and expanding affordability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The golden arches is expanding its McValue offerings with an under $3 menu and a $4 breakfast meal deal starting on April 21.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Although Amodei, who was leading the company’s safety team, had helped to pitch the deal to Bill Gates, many people on the team were anxious about it, fearing that Microsoft would insert provisions that overrode OpenAI’s ethical commitments.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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That is leading people to lean on their faith for meaning and purpose.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The film is set in a mountain village where an elderly woman named Hettie (Hettie Farmer) lives alone on a small farm, tending her flock of goats with increasing difficulty.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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New York City Councilwoman Farah Louis is under increasing scrutiny amid a federal public corruption investigation involving the state’s homeless shelters for migrants.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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However, hyponatremia, a condition that results from drinking too much water and effectively diluting the sodium content of your blood, can actually be far more dangerous.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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The challenge lies in tailoring your tone without diluting the mission or fragmenting the brand.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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Then get here a little early, jumps on the BOSU ball, stretching, taping, and trying to stay warm as long as possible.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just five minutes of mindful movement, like gentle stretching or a quick yoga flow, can help lower stress hormones and support your body’s natural anti-inflammatory defenses.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Extending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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