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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending (out)
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The bodies, meanwhile, reminded this writer of Bret Easton Ellis novels, in that the men were comically buff, and the women’s hipbones were sticking out.—
Elektra Kotsoni,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Schmidt says in the video, pointing to the skis sticking out of the snow.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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During last year’s budget debates, Chicago’s then-chief financial officer, Jill Jaworski, provided aldermen with a chart projecting that these bonds would be retired in 2031 and total interest on them would amount to $58 million.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The company had sought to ratchet up the tempo of its Vulcan spaceflight missions in 2026, with ULA officials projecting 18 to 22 launches this year.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Extending (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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