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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 tornado watch extends through central Oklahoma as well.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Operating within those parameters, the mystic outlands trend extends to some of the world’s most mesmerizing corners.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
The floors are made of polished concrete (which also extends up the wall in the kitchen, and was used for the backsplash, too).
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
That team collaboration extends to the servers, who will help guests make selections.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
But the broader labor conflict extends beyond the deals on Tuesday’s agenda.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Canals pointed to a difficulty that extends well beyond chemistry or geophysics.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The theme extends down the hallways with paleo drawings on the wall, overhead in the breakfast lounge where fossil replicas span the ceiling and into individual guest rooms with dinosaur silhouettes on the pillows.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
But the issue extends well beyond any single geopolitical flashpoint.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Operating within those parameters, the mystic outlands trend extends to some of the world’s most mesmerizing corners.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
The floors are made of polished concrete (which also extends up the wall in the kitchen, and was used for the backsplash, too).
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
That team collaboration extends to the servers, who will help guests make selections.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
But the broader labor conflict extends beyond the deals on Tuesday’s agenda.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Canals pointed to a difficulty that extends well beyond chemistry or geophysics.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The theme extends down the hallways with paleo drawings on the wall, overhead in the breakfast lounge where fossil replicas span the ceiling and into individual guest rooms with dinosaur silhouettes on the pillows.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
But the issue extends well beyond any single geopolitical flashpoint.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extends
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The law phases out several affordable repayment plans and lengthens terms for others.—
Annie Nova,Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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At some point his stride lengthens, brisk, impatient.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Patri offers The Grand Thali, a unique experience allowing a group to sample two starters alongside 26 authentic Indian street-food dishes, with rice and garlic naan.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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The agency also offers Sabbath food boxes at no cost, refers individuals for health care and social services and manages a closet full of modest clothing for observant women.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Your perspective expands quickly as the nurturing Moon lights your 9th House of Exploration, inviting ideas that refresh stuck viewpoints.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Typically the planes have a crew of three, but this expands to a basic crew of five when used for medical purposes.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Fracturing of conservative communities leads a veteran Republican to retire and could help some incumbent Democrats fend off progressive challengers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Perrotti manages more than 1,100 athletic events annually and leads fundraising and community partnerships that support athletic programs at the high school.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Construction increases fire risk.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The ability to see farther and hit faster dramatically increases the information processing burden on military organizations.—
Jon R. Lindsay,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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While most vegetables contain 80 to 90 percent water, overwatering adds too much moisture and dilutes the flavor of the harvest.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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Emma Basch, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, agrees, expressing concern that tying self-care to allowance dilutes the concept and does not help kids internalize that caring for themselves is not a job they will ever be paid for, but a way of showing themselves respect and care.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2026
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The 2nd District stretches from the central part of the state west to the Mississippi River and is considered a Democratic stronghold, setting Thompson up to win his 18th congressional term.—
JEFF AMY AND SOPHIE BATES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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The veteran Swedish defender reads play early, organizes the defensive line and rarely panics when San Diego’s aggressive pressing scheme stretches the field.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Live Nation’s access to Ticketmaster data gives it a lot of competitive advantages with projecting pricing, which could now include shows that are not its own.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Local original artwork from contemporary Mexican artists lines the walls, custom furniture gives the spaces a stylish touch, and there’s a library with an honor bar that overlooks the peaceful (and oh-so-green) Parque Lincoln.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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