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as in lengthens
to make longer
our guests from out of town extended their visit by a week
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as in offers
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 expands
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 increases
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 dilutes
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 extends
The lane – one used to absorb traffic during construction work – extends from just north of Paddock Road to State Route 562, also known as the Norwood Lateral.
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Jan. 2026
Support sits at $245, while resistance is near $260 and extends to $265.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Silver’s role extends beyond investment, though.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The law’s reach extends beyond residency.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Details like the handwoven Inca ID and the maker’s signature ground the piece in human craft, while the brand’s commitment to reinvesting a portion of revenue into Peruvian communities reinforces that the value extends beyond the wearer.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The track includes various elements, but most notably a 170-foot vertical spike that extends out toward the Universal CityWalk retail and dining sector outside park.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
YouTube remained the single largest streaming platform by viewing time, underscoring how Netflix’s biggest competition increasingly extends beyond traditional media rivals.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
The read here is that this situation extends beyond a one-player fix.
—Mike Kaye
january 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Jan. 2026
Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Jan. 2026
Support sits at $245, while resistance is near $260 and extends to $265.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Silver’s role extends beyond investment, though.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The law’s reach extends beyond residency.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Details like the handwoven Inca ID and the maker’s signature ground the piece in human craft, while the brand’s commitment to reinvesting a portion of revenue into Peruvian communities reinforces that the value extends beyond the wearer.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The track includes various elements, but most notably a 170-foot vertical spike that extends out toward the Universal CityWalk retail and dining sector outside park.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
YouTube remained the single largest streaming platform by viewing time, underscoring how Netflix’s biggest competition increasingly extends beyond traditional media rivals.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
The read here is that this situation extends beyond a one-player fix.
—Mike Kaye
january 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extends
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Requiring a shareholder vote introduces uncertainty, lengthens timelines, and raises the risk that a cable spinoff could be rejected or delayed.—
Corey Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Customers agree that the curved brush lengthens and volumizes their lashes, while the formula is smudge-, flake-, clump-, and sweat-proof.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Korean cinema offers a fascinating example of this approach in action.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ship offers a rare opportunity to follow in the footsteps of historic polar explorers, paired with refined design, exceptional cuisine and a strong scientific mission.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Accessibility There is one fully accessible treehouse (and more ADA rooms to come as Lovango expands in future phases).—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Advocate expands educational opportunities for workers The health system is also prioritizing long-term career growth.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Loveland, who played collegiately at Michigan, leads the Bears with 58 receptions for 713 yards and six touchdowns.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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McMillan, as Dowdle recited from memory, leads all rookies in receiving yards with 1,014.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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That’s because the physical exertion of shoveling increases heart rate and blood pressure, while at the same time the cold constricts blood vessels–a double whammy of stressors.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a low-cost hydrogel coating that cools solar panel hot spots and increases the power output, thus improving their overall performance and reliability.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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The judge said one district dilutes the votes of Blacks and Latinos.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Democrats have pointed to these facts as evidence that the map dilutes the voting power of minorities and may even be an intentional racial gerrymander.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
8 Dec. 2025
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That path through air bends and filters sunlight, scattering blues and letting reds and oranges linger, often creating a razor-thin gradient that stretches thousands of miles along the planet's curve.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The history of the Kings in the NBA The Kings’ history stretches back well before its Kansas City days.—
Alexa Stone,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
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Directly across from the hotel, guests can walk to a lift that gives them immediate access to Andermatt’s 112 miles of slopes—enough to keep you fully immersed in the winter wonderland for days on end.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Align with what actually uplevels you, not what confirms bias, is rage bait, or just gives a dopamine hit.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Extends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extends. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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