1
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
Next up for the Heat are two must-win games to extend its season.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
The toll of the epidemic extended far beyond individual loss.
—Jonathan Ellen, National Review, 13 Apr. 2025
Blessed with a smart sense of dynamics — musical, theatrical, emotional — that extends kind of across the board?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Work starts at Enterprise Street, north of Summit Street, and extends to Page Avenue.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
The toll of the epidemic extended far beyond individual loss.
—Jonathan Ellen, National Review, 13 Apr. 2025
Blessed with a smart sense of dynamics — musical, theatrical, emotional — that extends kind of across the board?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Work starts at Enterprise Street, north of Summit Street, and extends to Page Avenue.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extend
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The bright yellow tube is designed to lengthen and lift, while featuring an oversized grip and shortened wand for comfy, full-control application.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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In the competitive and sometimes deliberately opaque world of teenage recruitment, Nottingham Forest and Celtic are said to be at the head of a lengthening queue for O’Sullivan’s signature.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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But one thing the fact sheet does not offer is a coherent implementation plan.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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Its residents also gain access to the Miraval Life in Balance Spa, the largest spa on the island, with 37 treatment rooms offering Naga Thai massages, hydrotherapy, and a sensory aquatic experience.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, the league took concrete steps in that direction, expanding the number of international roster spots from five per team to seven.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Now that the charter will expand the incoming council to nine members, if the bill is adopted, changing the line would require six council member votes.—
Luke Parker,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Miami Heat enters an important game in Chicago with its leading trio will be available for the first time in nearly two weeks..—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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The shelter bus idea drew opposition from a coalition that included some members of the group that led the charge against the SoDo shelter.—
Ryan Gillespie,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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The European Union has unveiled an $840 billion plan to increase its defense spending, and the German parliament just passed historic constitutional amendments to take on unprecedented levels of debt to facilitate a massive defense investment.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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This initiative is driven by the goal of establishing a closed-loop raw material cycle and acknowledging the increasing significance of recycled materials in future battery production.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2025
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To take apple cider vinegar before bed, dilute it in water and drink the mixture 2-3 hours before bed to prevent acid reflux.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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As the water diluted the stains, the fabric faded to a soft pink.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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These developments have unjustifiably prolonged this investigation and raise questions about the actual purpose of the proceeding.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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In fact, James has even be able to slowly transition his game into being more perimeter-based, as to offset any loss in athletic prowess, further prolonging his effectiveness.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some journalists who cover the Capitol have given Thune the nickname Hot Grandpa.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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The scholarships will be given based on the community service, grade point average and financial need of the applicant.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Extend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extend. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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