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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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extended

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verb

past tense of extend
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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 led
to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction our backyard extends all the way to that brook

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Recent Examples of extended
Adjective
The latter offers extended coverage for jewelry, liability and covers more situations than a standard homeowners insurance policy. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 June 2025 The procedure typically takes less than an hour to complete and does not require stitches or an extended recovery period. Footwear News, 13 June 2025
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Buffering merch was ubiquitous all weekend, and the feel-good vibes of the prom extended far beyond the Torrance High courtyard to dozens of meet-ups and off-site adventures among listeners of varied backgrounds and interests. Zena Tsarfin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025 This will confirm that the work authorization is extended until October 2026. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for extended
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extended
Adjective
  • Boelter – a husband and father, according to an online biography – has touted an extensive background in security and military training, according to an ABC News review of his online presence and professional history.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 15 June 2025
  • The center said no one on campus was hurt, despite the extensive damage.
    Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • Miley Cyrus delivers a fashion statement with her lithe, feather dress and long, black leather gloves in Paris on June 18.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 24 June 2025
  • This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago.
    Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • The shoes feature an elongated, pointed toe that is pinched at the tip, a signature detail in the design house’s footwear.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The sword consists of a short, elongated, pointed blade with a handle with antennas, made of iron, combined with spheres made of copper alloys or copper.
    Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • The White House did note that the tariffs can be expanded.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Listed in Hong Kong, Prada has expanded rapidly under Miuccia and Bertelli, owning other brands including the fast-growing Miu Miu and Church’s shoes.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • The backdrop Erdogan, a populist with increasingly authoritarian tendencies, has led Turkey as prime minister or president for more than 20 years and is now the longest-serving leader in the Turkish republic’s history.
    TIME, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
  • SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, was responsible for returning Crew-9 to Earth using the Dragon capsule atop a Falcon 9 rocket.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2025
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  • The case occurred in a trial that quickly increased the dose of the pill over a short period of time, the spokesperson said.
    Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Instead of service being needed every 3,000 miles, it is expected to be increased to a range of 15,000 to 20,000 miles.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar To Clean Apple cider vinegar, sometimes referred to as ACV, should always be diluted for cleaning purposes.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
  • As the water diluted the stains, the fabric faded to a soft pink.
    Rebecca Ruth Gould, JSTOR Daily, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • But, like all industrious publishers, Dunton had broader ambitions: to seed new publics for his writing.
    Merve Emre, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
  • Oil prices have surged following Israel’s initial strikes on Iranian targets on Friday and retaliatory attacks by Tehran amid concerns that a broader regional conflict could disrupt oil exports from the Middle East.
    Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 16 June 2025

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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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