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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the coach exceeded the extent of his authority by exempting some of the players from the requirement
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as in expansion
a wide space or area
the seemingly endless extent of the windswept prairies
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as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the extent of this criminal investigation has widened considerably since it began
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
looking at the extent of the stain on my shirt, you might think that I had spilled a gallon of coffee
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Recent Examples of extent
While no radioactive material was reported at the site, the extent of physical destruction has effectively halted operations.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The move $154 a share last fall was on the back of crypto and, to a lesser extent, options activity.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Satellite imagery analysis reveals the extent of the destruction at Iranian’s ballistic missile production and launch sites.
—Jarrett Ley, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Aviation safety expert Jeff Guzzetti told the Associated Press that Tremblay’s survival was extraordinary given the extent of the damage.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The move $154 a share last fall was on the back of crypto and, to a lesser extent, options activity.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Satellite imagery analysis reveals the extent of the destruction at Iranian’s ballistic missile production and launch sites.
—Jarrett Ley, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Aviation safety expert Jeff Guzzetti told the Associated Press that Tremblay’s survival was extraordinary given the extent of the damage.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extent
Noun
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There is a limit of one per customer.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those include two counts of campaign contribution restriction/expenditure limits over donations to Beshear's reelection campaign, along with two counts of campaign contribution restriction/expenditure limits over donations to the Kentucky Democratic Party.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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The centerpiece of the expansion, which was led by the architects Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas, in collaboration with the firm Cooper Robertson, is an atrium that snaps right onto the side of the flagship building.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Maryland case often is cited as justification for an expansion of DNA collection.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Calls for unity imply that there’s a divide, but attendees had varying views on its scope and cause.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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In scope, the planned stadium development dwarfs the 23 other projects Kansas has realized through its STAR bond program since 1999.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Crew has an amazing sight in store Four days later during the lunar flyby, the moon will appear to be the size of a basketball held at arm’s length.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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No matter the size, the decor is all Old World luxury—brocade upholstery, crystal lamp bases, and marble counters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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This is due to a limitation in the Pennsylvania Legislature that families and advocates are working to address.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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The central bank originally imposed the limitations due to governance and control issues at Wells, including employees opening millions of unauthorized accounts to meet work-performance quotas.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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Perched just beyond the Bay Area’s eastern edge, this expanse of fields, orchards, subdivisions and big-box stores offers few opportunities for ambitious young professionals interested in industries such as tech and finance.—
Connor Letourneau,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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The expanse of the American West lends a scope and majesty to the frame, while smooth transitions between 2D and 3D animation make the horse-racing scenes exhilarating.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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Several fall in the healthcare realm.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the realm of culinary experiences, Hero hosts hands-on cooking classes for families in a new venue yet to be revealed.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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How the robot ump actually sees every pitch The system uses a network of high-speed cameras placed around the stadium to track the baseball in three dimensions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The look featured a maxi skirt layered with a playful bubble skirt on top, adding dimension and drama to her second appearance.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Extent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extent. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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