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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
Its elegance extends inside of the building to the expansive bridal suite with rooms designated for hair and makeup, and its ballroom for rehearsal dinners.
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
And its dominance extends beyond cars; China also produces more than half the global supply of steel, aluminum, and ships.
—Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025
That dedication extends to infrastructure, too, such as replacing engines with more efficient models and partnering with locals for tours.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025
The track, released on Born to Ball/Def Jam and promoted by REPUBLIC, extends the musical breakthrough season for the rapper, born LiAngelo Ball.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025
The first-of-its-kind partnership, which extends over multiple years, is launching as the ground is shifting under the feet of hockey’s development leagues, in the wake of the NCAA’s decision last November to allow CHL alumni to play Div.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The primacy of this issue extends beyond any individual business, industry, or sector.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The relationship embodies the zenith of the client-advisor dynamic, one that extends beyond the scope and term of a contract or the legacy boundaries of functional expertise.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
And that success extends across diverse student populations.
—Thibaut Delloue, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
And its dominance extends beyond cars; China also produces more than half the global supply of steel, aluminum, and ships.
—Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025
That dedication extends to infrastructure, too, such as replacing engines with more efficient models and partnering with locals for tours.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025
The track, released on Born to Ball/Def Jam and promoted by REPUBLIC, extends the musical breakthrough season for the rapper, born LiAngelo Ball.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025
The first-of-its-kind partnership, which extends over multiple years, is launching as the ground is shifting under the feet of hockey’s development leagues, in the wake of the NCAA’s decision last November to allow CHL alumni to play Div.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The primacy of this issue extends beyond any individual business, industry, or sector.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The relationship embodies the zenith of the client-advisor dynamic, one that extends beyond the scope and term of a contract or the legacy boundaries of functional expertise.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
And that success extends across diverse student populations.
—Thibaut Delloue, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extends
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Comments Isabela Merced explains how HBO's 'The Last of Us' expands Dina's backstory from the game.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Its acquisition of the 219 Big Lots stores expands its footprint to over 600 stores across 18 states.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Joe Gibbs Racing star also leads the Cup Series with nine poles since the start of the 2023 season.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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New York leads 72-71 in points.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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This approach increases data reliability, while providing a granular understanding of how the physical environment interacts with social regulation.—
Benjamin Voyer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The peculiar behavior of these materials, where resistance increases linearly with temperature, contrasting with the quadratic behavior in typical metals, has puzzled scientists for years.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2025
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Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, the Mansfield Drive-in Theatre opens for the season Friday, April 4, according to a release.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Set an alarm for when the event opens its applications and subscribe to their newsletter.—
Lindsey Bartlett,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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One more plank of the United States' global influence goes dark at the president's whim.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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What kind of preparation goes into that?—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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As change accelerates, companies will need a combination of sustainable and disruptive innovations to remain competitive and create opportunities for growth.—
Chris Perry,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Technology accelerates the cycles of interest and churn, and new, attention-grabbing products and services are everywhere.—
Nicki Sprinz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In both places, the virus also infects immune cells that carry it to the lymph nodes, and from there, throughout the body.—
Peter Kasson,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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This highly contagious bird flu infects flocks that must then be culled to prevent the spread of the disease, thereby slashing the number of laying hens and ultimately the stockpile of eggs, ratcheting up the price.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Extends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extends. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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