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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 Astros signed Altuve to a long-term extension in 2013, years before the club again became contenders.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Schultz said the agreements include an initial 15-month term with the possibility of two one-year extensions, based on her understanding of the amendments, though the council report describes agreements running through 2029.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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This time around, Verlander can slot in between RHPs Jack Flaherty and Casey Mize in lengthening out one of the game’s best rotations.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The semi-sheer knit crochet top layers seamlessly over a tank for depth and contrast without losing coziness, while the gently high-rise, wide-leg pants add a leg-lengthening effect that makes the whole look feel polished and on-trend.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
11 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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Kaplan has long focused on public safety, expanding amenities and making streets safer.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The interesting twist on Miami’s case is their test balloon is being floated as the powers-that-be debate expanding the NCAA Tournament field.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 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 Sacramento Police Department also said officers were monitoring developments and increasing patrols around places of worship.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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But airlines, which are footing much of the bill for the construction, pushed for Global Terminal construction to get moved up in line, hoping to ensure the centerpiece wouldn’t be threatened by increasing costs.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Try diluting it with water if the taste is too much for you.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
9 Mar. 2026
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There was also a miscommunication in the box that let Tim Ream let a ball go instead of attacking it; there was also a rare bad touch by Biel diluting his chance at a clear 1-on-1 with the Austin FC goalkeeper.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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After some stretching and instruction, I was let loose in the Atlantic.—
Austin Bush,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 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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“Extending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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