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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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Keeping your right knee slightly bent, perform the deadlift by bending at the hip, extending your left leg behind you for balance.
—Greg Presto, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Should the 2027 version not proceed, the RFEF and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) will consider extending their agreement until 2030 or beyond.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Last December, the board voted to move their elections to even years, lining them up with city elections and extending board members’ terms by one year.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Rather than annually surplusing property tax revenues from TIFs, a more steady and reliable income stream would be sunsetting TIF districts and extending the regular property tax levy to the homes and businesses inside them.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
According to the pros, the best vanities for smoothly-running skincare routines are as spacious as possible, either extending from wall-to-wall or situated in the middle of one with plenty of room on either side.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Republicans have vowed to vote on extending those credits next month.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 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
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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
Motorola devices will follow, with over-the-air updates extending support over time.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Keeping your right knee slightly bent, perform the deadlift by bending at the hip, extending your left leg behind you for balance.
—Greg Presto, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Should the 2027 version not proceed, the RFEF and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) will consider extending their agreement until 2030 or beyond.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Last December, the board voted to move their elections to even years, lining them up with city elections and extending board members’ terms by one year.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Rather than annually surplusing property tax revenues from TIFs, a more steady and reliable income stream would be sunsetting TIF districts and extending the regular property tax levy to the homes and businesses inside them.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
According to the pros, the best vanities for smoothly-running skincare routines are as spacious as possible, either extending from wall-to-wall or situated in the middle of one with plenty of room on either side.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Republicans have vowed to vote on extending those credits next month.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending
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For the comedic pair, the project is a natural extension of their decades-long creative partnership.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The payment extension only covers 2025 taxes, LeVota said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite being flat to the ground, the sleek and streamlined design of a slim sneaker elongates your legs, creating a lengthening effect that balances your proportions beautifully.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Stefanski’s odds have been lengthening while Harbaugh’s are shortening.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Its interior pocket has a 2-liter capacity, offering plenty of room for a phone, wallet, keychain, and other necessities.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s where the Kate Spade Outlet comes in, offering polished, functional purses at steep discounts.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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Last summer, her Hulu documentary Call Her Alex premiered, and she's also spent the year expanding her Unwell Hydration beverage line with new caffeinated beverages.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Backed by nearly $180 billion in venture capital and rapid growth in AI, fintech, and health tech, the sector is expanding New York’s tax base, attracting top talent, and fueling long-term economic growth.—
Julie Samuels,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Nuro is leading the testing using robotaxi engineering prototypes supervised by autonomous vehicle operators.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Gold, sage and forest green tile flooring lined the area, leading into a room with a pool table and carpet, with a series of unique memorabilia on the walls.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Despite his efforts, violence has continued to escalate with police increasing patrols and surveillance in Puerto Lopez following recent massacres in the province, the Associated Press said.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Progress in robotics, according to PNDbotics, depends less on increasing complexity and more on tighter integration between hardware and intelligence.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Olympics’ ability to spread itself out without diluting its iconic character will be worth following all February long.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The smell will fade overtime as the blinds begin to dry, but diluting vinegar with water helps minimize the potency of the scent.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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Knitted garments are best stored folded to prevent stretching.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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New research suggests that light daily movement, such as gentle stretching, a leisurely stroll, or easy household chores like vacuuming are linked to a lower risk of death in people with these overlapping conditions, called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Extending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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