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as in to lengthen
to make longer
our guests from out of town extended their visit by a week
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2
as in to offer
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 to expand
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 to increase
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 to dilute
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 extend
That pause was set to expire Wednesday, before Leavitt announced that Trump would extend it by more than three weeks.
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Those benefits extend beyond Rosary’s walls, school leadership has said.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
The implications of the Democrats’ current predicament extend far beyond immediate legislative setbacks.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
The downgrade to a notch above junk was based on loans extended to countries that have defaulted on their obligations.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 25 June 2025
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Those benefits extend beyond Rosary’s walls, school leadership has said.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
The implications of the Democrats’ current predicament extend far beyond immediate legislative setbacks.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
The downgrade to a notch above junk was based on loans extended to countries that have defaulted on their obligations.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extend
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Dislocated joints have been repaired, tendons have been lengthened.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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With shorter, warmer winters in recent years, the season when ticks bite is lengthening.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
4 July 2025
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Quaid went on to offer his condolences to Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and his family.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Arsenal’s decision to offer Partey a new contract is arguably what has raised most questions.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Although the company is actively adapting—expanding into energy storage, changing billing models, and tweaking its supply chain—investors continue to be concerned about the pace and effectiveness of these strategic adjustments.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Mari said the strike has now expanded to include Teamsters in California and Washington state, and that upwards of 4,000 union members are now in the midst of a work stoppage.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2025
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Going into the All-Star break, Judge is leading the majors with a .355 batting average and an OPS of 1.194.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Networking Without the Pressure Rather than leading new introductions with pitches and business cards, relationship-first networking creates room for real conversations.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Over the past year or so, those activities have increased.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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The Reserve Bank of India has increased its gold holdings by 35% in the last five years, according to Solomon Global.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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Fill the glass with ice, and repeat with the other glass. 3: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, stir together the Earl Grey simple syrup, lime juice and smoked paprika until thoroughly chilled and diluted, about 15 seconds.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Such critics are concerned that our approach might dilute the sense of urgency necessary and undermine public messaging.—
Francesco Rubino,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Like human dry shampoos, the waterless cleanser prolongs wash day, but without alcohol, parabens, or sulfates.—
PEOPLE Deals Team,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Continued rainfall or new storms could prolong or worsen flooding conditions, while subsiding water will still pose risks near riverbanks and in low-lying zones.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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After the winners were announced, the couples were given two envelopes, one of which contained the $100,000 cash prize and the other didn’t.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Three spacious pools give you the choice between a saltwater mini-lap pool, the beach infinity pool or the adult pool which is conveniently located just step away from the Veuve Clicquot champagne bar.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Extend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extend. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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