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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
Hardware proven beyond Earth That validation already extends into space.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
But for his dad and mom, the pride in Carson extends far beyond statistics and endorsements.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
That philosophy extends to how second-hand luxury products are presented.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Molinaroli’s role extends to strategy sessions with college leaders to align academic curriculum with industry demand.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
The 180-day rule extends that window for specific events, making timing especially critical.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The classic pencil skirt style features a slim, tapered silhouette that extends just below the knee to elongate your legs and enhance your curves.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
That service extends not just to our men and boys, but also to everyone through the California Service Corps, now larger than the Peace Corps.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Visit our website But Meloni’s forecast extends into economic storms as well.
—Juan Williams, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
But for his dad and mom, the pride in Carson extends far beyond statistics and endorsements.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
That philosophy extends to how second-hand luxury products are presented.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Molinaroli’s role extends to strategy sessions with college leaders to align academic curriculum with industry demand.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
The 180-day rule extends that window for specific events, making timing especially critical.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The classic pencil skirt style features a slim, tapered silhouette that extends just below the knee to elongate your legs and enhance your curves.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
That service extends not just to our men and boys, but also to everyone through the California Service Corps, now larger than the Peace Corps.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Visit our website But Meloni’s forecast extends into economic storms as well.
—Juan Williams, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extends
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This lengthens your body, opens your chest, and lets your arms fall into a more natural position.—
Christine Buzan,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Tilbury only just launched at Amazon, but this best-selling liquid highlighter is already marked down, as is this Lancôme mascara that defines, volumizes, and lengthens lashes in one fell swoop.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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In addition to marketing and contract management services, Cureate offers educational courses.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Alternatively, Tijjani Reijnders offers running power that could hurt Liverpool on the break.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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This foldable tote bag packs flat, expands instantly, and can carry souvenirs, beach gear, or laundry.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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That's how the music conveys that, expands it.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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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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But there are several notable categories where the quality increases with cost, and one of those is noise-canceling headphones.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Pushing frozen branches upright quickly increases the chances of breakage.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 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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The decision notably makes no ruling on the constitutionality of the redistricting, leaving the question unresolved as to whether the new map unfairly dilutes the power of Black and Latino voters.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2025
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Russia, which stretches over half of the Arctic Ocean coastline, currently controls a majority of the region.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado established a similar team in her 14th District, which stretches from downtown to Northeast Los Angeles.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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That gives the car a one-to-one power-to-weight ratio, a figure usually reserved for modern hypercars.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Using music for change, a pair of winners gives children a voice through songwriting.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Extends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extends. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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