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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending (out)
Verb
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Raritan Bay ice buildup Pilings from the Keansburg Fishing Pier were sticking out of the bay between Staten Island and New Jersey on Thursday, three days after the partial collapse.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Underneath is a a white shirt, with collar and cuffs deliberately sticking out of the jacket.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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Looking ahead to 2026, the company is projecting organic revenue growth of 4% to 5% and comparable earnings per share growth of 7% to 8% for the full year.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Time Is the Most Underrated Variable Planning ahead doesn’t mean projecting 30 years into the future.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Extending (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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