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extending 1 of 2

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as in extension

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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

The fight, Haro said, is about more than extending a lease or delaying an eviction. — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026 On her feet were strappy, buckle-heavy platform sandals with oversize straps extending off the sides and wrapping around her ankles, with the highest strap wrapping around the tapered jeans. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 Officials also discussed extending their trade truce until January and staying in touch about AI, Treasury Department Scott Bessent said earlier this week. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The orbiter's science orbit circled Mars on an extreme path, approaching as close as 227 miles (365 kilometers) and extending as far out as 49,710 miles (80,000 km). — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Growing With Purpose Loch Lloyd’s next phase is extending beyond its traditional footprint, creating new ways for homeowners to become part of Loch Lloyd while maintaining the privacy and character that have long defined it. — Trident Ventures Content Studio, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 Lamont’s budget director, Office of Policy and Management Secretary Josh Wojcik, wrote in an email to state agency heads that extending current benefits at least for one more year also would help ensure departments are properly staffed. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 Mazama is now extending it approximately one mile deeper in pursuit of the 750°F target. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ will skip and not air the 2027 Eurovision in Bulgaria, extending its boycott over Israel’s participation amid ongoing civilian deaths and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending

Noun

That said, the agreement appears to stop short of any concrete purchase commitment, and the two-month trade truce extension appears to be somewhat constrained compared to analysts’ pre-summit expectations of at least six months.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Suspects arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 can be detained for up to 14 days without charge, compared to the 24-hour limit for standard arrests, without an extension application.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of extension

Verb

These movements take joints through active ranges of motion, lengthening and engaging muscles to support and control movement.

— Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Valjean’s famous bread-theft-to-feed-his-starving-family here becomes a footchase/fight setpiece before he is caught and consigned to an ever-lengthening prison sentence.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of lengthening

Verb

The park is across the bay from Starbase and draws a good crowd, offering a view of ships on the bay that frame the towering Starship launch pad.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026
Eggs fall into this category, offering your body a more sustained energy level over time.

— Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of offering

Verb

Known for its expanding flosses, the company has been on a growth streak of late, growing its business 183 percent in three years and expanding its presence in key retailers like Target and Walmart.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Luckin’s senior management is considering expanding into the Gulf countries, Chairman David Li told CNBC in an exclusive interview on Monday.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of expanding

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Leonard — hoping to move past a turbulent end to his Los Angeles Clippers tenure — has been traded back to Toronto, after leading the Raptors to the 2019 NBA title.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Madonna is leading the pack with 13 nods (the only other star to have reached this historic nomination count is Lady Gaga), followed by Taylor Swift with 11, Sabrina Carpenter with nine, and Ariana Grande with eight.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of leading

Verb

This line is increasing sustainable sourcing, minimizing landfill waste, and conserving fresh water, among many initiatives.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
The increasing frequency and unpredictability of Reuben’s hot flashes, including sleep disruptions from nighttime hot flashes, took a toll.

— Partner Content, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of increasing

Verb

Figures won election two years ago after a federal court ruled that Alabama had been illegally diluting the voting power of Black Alabamians and ordered new district lines.

— Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Ultimately, the C-suite led with the name that signaled quality to the widest set of possible consumers (even if execs privately fretted about diluting the good name of HBO with a streaming service featuring thousands of shows of varying quality).

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of diluting

Noun

This is where your warm-up becomes most specific to your needs, and where generic stretching and movement most often fall short.

— Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Options include playing soft music when work ends, taking a mindful shower focused on water and breathing or doing five to 10 minutes of gentle stretching.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026