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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending (out)
Verb
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The case of a lifetime started with a putrid smell and a green garden hose sticking out of the side of a supposedly vacant warehouse in California farm country.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Another video shows men digging through rubble where an arm is sticking out.—
Marin Scott,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Iannarelli explained that a core element of de-escalation is projecting calmness, as individuals often mimic those who appear angry and agitated.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The company also issued strong guidance, projecting gross margins of about 80% for the next quarter.—
Lola Murti,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Extending (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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