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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
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
Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Benchmark futures jumped as much as 30% on Monday, extending their biggest weekly advance since the energy crisis.
—Priscila Azevedo Rocha, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The Heat never looked back, extending its lead up to 29 points while leading by double digits for the entire second half.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
In the regional finals, Summit trounced Burges 50-30, extending its winning streak to six games.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
The corridor before him seems never-ending, extending miles, shadows short and dark, shadows light and long.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
The price isn’t going to go down, and there’s an early-mover advantage in extending him now.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Khamenei saw off opponents at home while extending Tehran’s power across the Middle East via a network of proxies in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
More recent evidence also suggests that estrogen can reduce the risk of breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, bone fractures, and cognitive decline, extending women’s lives by about 10 years.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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 team can open up additional cap space by releasing, trading, restructuring or extending contracts.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Benchmark futures jumped as much as 30% on Monday, extending their biggest weekly advance since the energy crisis.
—Priscila Azevedo Rocha, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The Heat never looked back, extending its lead up to 29 points while leading by double digits for the entire second half.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
In the regional finals, Summit trounced Burges 50-30, extending its winning streak to six games.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
The corridor before him seems never-ending, extending miles, shadows short and dark, shadows light and long.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
The price isn’t going to go down, and there’s an early-mover advantage in extending him now.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Khamenei saw off opponents at home while extending Tehran’s power across the Middle East via a network of proxies in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
More recent evidence also suggests that estrogen can reduce the risk of breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, bone fractures, and cognitive decline, extending women’s lives by about 10 years.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending
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The modern extension in the rear of the 19th-century main villa is an elegantly spartan affair that somehow complements the 19th-century edifice and brings in the surrounding foliage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Bernier has supported sending the millage extension to voters.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Ribcage Wide-Leg jeans have a high-rise waist that’s right on trend, along with a leg-lengthening inseam and non-stretch denim that breaks in beautifully.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Starting pitchers are lengthening starts, prospects are turning heads and the World Baseball Classic is about to start.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The hotel is also collaborating with government technical schools to develop a training program, contributing to educational advancement and offering a career path to residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Blume’s candid stories about puberty and adolescence continue to resonate with readers decades after publication, offering relatable insight into growing up.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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After observing Choe Hyon's sea trials on Tuesday, Kim said the ship met operational requirements and called it a symbol of the country's expanding naval capabilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ukrainian manufacturers have developed low-cost interceptor drones specifically designed to hunt and destroy Shaheds, and its rapidly expanding drone industry is producing excess capacity.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Valkyrie’s presence also contributed to Edinburgh’s emergence as a leading robotics hub, supporting world-class research, thought leadership, and a growing ecosystem of robotics innovation and startups.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s most prominent political rival, Imamoglu stands accused by prosecutors of leading a criminal organization.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The series became a bestselling book, increasing Anderson’s profile as an incisive commentator with biting wit but very little malice.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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With tax incentives reduced and competition increasing, analysts expect EV sales growth in China to slow.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The result was the Kings having one of the slowest, oldest and least skilled defense corps in the NHL, diluting what had been the core strength of their roster in recent years and the fulcrum of their check-for-chances system.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Make a mopping solution by diluting laundry detergent with water.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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The rover has spent roughly six months exploring unusual geological formations on Mars known as boxwork — crisscrossing ridges that resemble giant spiderwebs stretching across the surface for miles when viewed from orbit.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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Daily stretching can improve circulation, enhance posture, and promote mental health, to name a few perks.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Extending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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