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1
as in lengthening
to make longer
our guests from out of town extended their visit by a week
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as in offering
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 expanding
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 increasing
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 diluting
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 extending
Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
And so that was the big tension here, was the extending of the cap was politically unfavorable.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Back then, the district would hire teachers in the first semester and wait to see how students moved around before extending their contracts to a full year.
—Carley Lanich, IndyStar, 10 Feb. 2026
Their chances of extending that record looked over after 16 minutes, though, when Diaz tumbled in the box after grappling with Kevin Akpoguma.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Markle’s Old Hollywood styling extending to her accessories.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Some cruise lines are no longer extending onboard beverage packages to their private islands.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Nvidia and Broadcom were standouts yet again Monday, extending their gains from the previous session with an advance of 3% and 4%, respectively.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
The court said the injunction effectively amounted to a universal injunction by extending relief to a sweeping, uncertified class of protesters and observers.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
This allows institutional collateral use—potentially extending to central banks—and could reach retail investors, eliminating custody risks.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
Delivering a gorgeous, drive-extending, game- and season-saving 27-yard completion to Rome Odunze.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
And so that was the big tension here, was the extending of the cap was politically unfavorable.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Democrats in Congress are also demanding that immigration agents stop wearing masks as a condition for extending Department of Homeland Security funding.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Back then, the district would hire teachers in the first semester and wait to see how students moved around before extending their contracts to a full year.
—Carley Lanich, IndyStar, 10 Feb. 2026
Their chances of extending that record looked over after 16 minutes, though, when Diaz tumbled in the box after grappling with Kevin Akpoguma.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Markle’s Old Hollywood styling extending to her accessories.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Some cruise lines are no longer extending onboard beverage packages to their private islands.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Nvidia and Broadcom were standouts yet again Monday, extending their gains from the previous session with an advance of 3% and 4%, respectively.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
The court said the injunction effectively amounted to a universal injunction by extending relief to a sweeping, uncertified class of protesters and observers.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
This allows institutional collateral use—potentially extending to central banks—and could reach retail investors, eliminating custody risks.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending
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The study didn’t determine whether any particular amount of chemical exposure from the hair extensions was above legal standards or would necessarily cause health issues in people, however.—
Aude Konan,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sign Pickens to an extension The quickest final conclusion that could possibly happen is the team simply signing him to a long-term extension before March 11.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Why People Love It During its prime trending era in the 1950s, as well as into modern times, boatneck shirts are most known for being flattering on your form—skimming across your collarbones in a lengthening, elegant way.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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Spanx AirEssentials Wide-leg Pant These mid-rise, wide-leg pants offer a relaxed fit that creates a leg-lengthening effect.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Mahmood, a close ally of Starmer, is seen as a possible curveball that could re-engage left-wing voters who feel dissatisfied with Labour while also offering concessions to right-wing voters concerned about the immigration crisis.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Arizona continues to be extremely sought after for its warm weather, outdoor activities and expansive real estate, offering a little bit of everything for anyone looking to live here.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Future versions are projected to extend driving range to around 310–372 miles (500–600 kilometers), expanding suitability beyond short-range applications.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bill Gates named in Epstein files Documents released from the Epstein files indicate that Gates and Epstein met repeatedly after Epstein's prison term to discuss expanding the Microsoft founder's philanthropic efforts.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Muji Vader erupted for 25 points, leading unbeaten Minuteman (18-0) to a 39-22 win over Greater Lowell.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Investigators have still not zeroed in on a leading motive for her disappearance, a source told CNN.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Now, decoupling supply chains are driving manufacturing growth in the West once more, electric vehicles and home heat pumps need to be plugged in, and the makers of AI’s large language models have ever-increasing power needs.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The move marks a broader trend from the brand, which has been increasing its visibility to new markets through the world of sports, and, at the moment, none is hotter than that of F1.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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Individuals close to Bass confirmed her involvement in diluting the report.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the Texas case, by contrast, the DOJ had argued a lower court got it wrong when ruling the new Texas map likely discriminated against racial minorities by diluting the voting power of Hispanic and Black Texans.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Regular stretching can reduce muscle tension, improve posture, and help prevent discomfort, stiffness, and potential injuries over time.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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There’re proper stretching routines.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Extending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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