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as in metaphorical
expressing one thing in terms normally used for another
the word "snake" in its extended sense refers to a contemptible or treacherous person
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2
as in extensive
having considerable extent
an extended portion of the valley is now devoted to the growing of grapes for wine
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3
as in long
lasting for a considerable time
I've met her, but I have never had an extended conversation with her
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as in elongated
of great extent from end to end
the two armies clashed along an extended line of battle that stretched for miles
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as in lengthened
to make longer
our guests from out of town extended their visit by a week
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as in offered
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 expanded
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 increased
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 diluted
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 extended
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
During an extended exchange with Ali, a DOJ lawyer struggled to answer basic questions about the Trump administration’s compliance with the temporary restraining order, which prevented the administration from freezing funds.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2025
Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
The legs extended, the pincers closed and dug into the sea bed.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
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Super Micro Computer avoids delisting Super Micro Computer shares popped as much as 23% in extended trading after the company filed its financial results for fiscal 2024 just in time to prevent being delisted from the Nasdaq.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
During an extended exchange with Ali, a DOJ lawyer struggled to answer basic questions about the Trump administration’s compliance with the temporary restraining order, which prevented the administration from freezing funds.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Both were introduced in the second half but failed to inspire a comeback and the 2-1 defeat extended Tottenham’s winless run at home in the league to six matches.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
The legs extended, the pincers closed and dug into the sea bed.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extended
Adjective
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Trader Joe's has gained a huge and extensive fan base mostly because of their unique products, cheaper prices, and overall experience.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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These traditional user interfaces are filled with extensive menu options, complex navigation systems and unique labeling systems.—
Praerit Garg,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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In Washington, President Donald Trump gave the longest address ever given to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Padre Island National Seashore is the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world, and the seemingly infinite sprawl of land and sea engulfs the senses and feels like full immersion in seaside nature.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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Sawfish, related to rays, skates and sharks, are named for their elongated, flat snout that contains a row of teeth on each side.—
Curt Anderson,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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Lenses that are less spherical and more elongated, in contrast, can produce a similar phenomenon called an Einstein Cross, in which four distinct images are produced around the lensing galaxy.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The number and types of voting members have been expanded to include more than 300 entertainment journalists from around the world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2025
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Every country in the world accepts these rules, which have been expanded several times in the years since.—
Hurst Hannum,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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In 2013 and 2014, coach Todd Graham led Arizona State to back-to-back 10-win seasons, the first time that had happened since the early 1970s.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The legislature’s actions curtailing the Ethics Commission have led Chaffee to rethink how her group wrote the initial ballot initiative.—
Jacob Orledge,
ProPublica,
6 Jan. 2025
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The average fees per card - which includes transaction fees, subscription fees, as well as commissions - increased 13% year over year in Q3.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The influx of settlers and tourists displaced Native Hawaiians, limited their access to land, and diluted their cultural heritage, according to academics.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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However, this protein content gets diluted when they're used to make almond milk, as the final product is primarily water.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
2 Jan. 2025
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The move is part of the Trump Administration's broader effort to reduce the federal workforce and trim government spending, impacting nearly every federal agency.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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Amid rising trade tensions, there was a broad risk-off decline across all markets, but, as Powell noted, the crypto market has been hit the hardest.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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