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extending 1 of 2

noun

as in extension

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extending

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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

Skims has hired Tapestry veteran Natalie Buchberger as director of franchise for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, extending a recent run of leadership appointments as the shapewear and apparel company builds its international business. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 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 Once those sections reopen, work will continue on Book Road south of 95th Street extending to the south side Frontier Park before turning west into the ComEd right-of-way, James said. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 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 Coleman sets high expectations Timberview has reached the playoffs in each of the past eight years, but Coleman is not satisfied with simply extending that streak. — Jaylon Shoots, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Additionally, airlines are making moves for the fall and even the winter, extending seasonal flight routes beyond their usual September cutoffs. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 That separates the current Crown Center plan from the proposal voters rejected in 2024, which involved replacing and extending a sales tax to help cover the costs of a new Royals stadium in the Crossroads. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending

Noun

The victory came after Northwestern announced a three-year contract extension through 2031 for fourth-year coach Braun on Thursday.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Yes, last season was a concern with Nikola Jovic, but his extension does not kick in until this season.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of extension

Verb

So Chimedza chose not to move forward with lengthening his limbs, though confidence in that choice did not arrive immediately.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
The new style is part of the Gucci Primavera collection, and the Donna features a striking, pronounced outline and clean lines all around, lengthening the leg.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of lengthening

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Preckwinkle aimed the loans at districts with limited borrowing capacity or low cash reserves, offering interest-free money with a simpler application.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
But the lack of consistent guidelines has led to unsustainable bidding wars between schools offering seven-figure salaries.

— The Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of offering

Verb

Suicide remains the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and CDC data released this year show firearm suicides actually climbed to their highest level on record in 2025, topping 28,000.

— Courtney Marx, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Trump is also banking on America going full throttle on AI development despite voter resistance to data centers and recent alarming safety warnings from the leading AI companies.

— Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 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

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Ryan plays Carla Russo, a veteran nurse at Yale Fertility Center who pleads guilty to diverting vast amounts of fentanyl and diluting it with saline, forcing many patients to endure egg-retrieval surgery without anesthesia.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
Too much success at entry prices comes with a risk of overexposure, diluting brand equity and perhaps training the consumer to hold off for even more price cuts, the report warns.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of diluting

Noun

The newest campus parties trade the keg for wellness activities like group runs, cold plunges, HIIT, yoga, Pilates and stretching.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Before the Rams went through stretching exercises, Donald sat on a red exercise ball, taking in the scene and focusing his thoughts for the workout ahead.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026