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
Charlotte ended the game on a 22-5 run over the final 7:09 to end its nine-game losing streak and extend Brooklyn’s to seven.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
Next possession: Compton extended his endless arms to tip an offensive rebound to himself, then flew in for a layup.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
The dramatic conclusion of Elimination Chamber ignited a widespread reaction, extending beyond wrestling circles and into mainstream media, with figures like Shannon Sharpe and Stephen A. Smith discussing it on ESPN.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
The Iranian regime spent decades building the Axis of Resistance, a coalition of anti-Western militias that extended Tehran’s influence deep into the Arab world.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
Next possession: Compton extended his endless arms to tip an offensive rebound to himself, then flew in for a layup.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
The dramatic conclusion of Elimination Chamber ignited a widespread reaction, extending beyond wrestling circles and into mainstream media, with figures like Shannon Sharpe and Stephen A. Smith discussing it on ESPN.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
The Iranian regime spent decades building the Axis of Resistance, a coalition of anti-Western militias that extended Tehran’s influence deep into the Arab world.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extend
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For Carpenter, the dress was lengthened to incorporate an elegant and dramatic train.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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Their normal top-flight shot-distance average is from 15 metres but against Liverpool, that lengthens to 17.6m, which reduces the likelihood of scoring.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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While competitors like OpenAI's Sora offer services at $20 to $200 monthly, Veo 2's pricing suggests it's designed for high-budget productions, who are going to be put off more by the ongoing challenges in maintaining consistency in complex scenes than by the price.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Firefly Aerospace, meanwhile, is offering daily Blue Ghost mission updates on its website and has set up its own YouTube feed for landing day.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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These actions are leaving the U.S. vulnerable despite years of evidence that Russia is committed to continuing and expanding its cyber efforts, according to Liana Keesing, campaigns manager for technology reform at Issue One, a nonprofit that has studied technology’s impact on democracy.—
David Klepper,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Success in this new landscape depends on maintaining high-quality standards while effectively harnessing AI's capabilities to enhance and expand data resources.—
Deepak Yadav,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Listen: The Five Eyes have noticed Hanging over the rapid dissolution of these old relationships is the question of who would lead in the United States’ absence.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Britain and France are leading that effort, which could involve several other European countries.—
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6 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs of this magnitude would likely increase prices paid by U.S. shoppers, since importers typically pass along a share of the cost of those higher taxes to consumers, experts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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His administration is also insisting such levies will not increase inflation, while encouraging allies to introduce tariffs on China as well.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Brands dilute their messaging to reach the widest audience possible.—
Angelique Kuiper,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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While the absence of inclusion for people of color, women, and the economically disadvantaged remains painfully evident, true inclusion could potentially dilute the distinct cultural characteristics that have enriched our communities and our nation.—
Lewis M. Rambo,
Twin Cities,
2 Mar. 2025
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The current de facto Moroccan sovereignty only prolongs Sahrawis’ exile, and an escalation would carry steep costs for all sides.—
Hannah Rae Armstrong,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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Measles cases have risen in recent years, with 285 US cases reported last year, the most since 2019 when prolonged outbreaks among under vaccinated communities in New York threatened elimination status, according to the CDC.—
Nadia Kounang,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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Then again, perhaps the world of Goop is not so far away after all: In these pages, Marisa Meltzer looks at the longevity practices of Marina Abramović, who, with her workshops and serums, may well be giving Gwyneth Paltrow a run for her money.—
Sarah Douglas,
ARTnews.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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And, at least in international markets, being crowned with an Academy Award is already giving the film considerable boost.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Extend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extend. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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