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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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2
as in extensive
having considerable extent
an extended portion of the valley is now devoted to the growing of grapes for wine
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3
as in long
lasting for a considerable time
I've met her, but I have never had an extended conversation with her
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as in elongated
of great extent from end to end
the two armies clashed along an extended line of battle that stretched for miles
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as in lengthened
to make longer
our guests from out of town extended their visit by a week
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as in offered
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 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 increased
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 diluted
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 extended
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Though the auction was scheduled to end at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, final-minute bids triggered extended bidding that kept the vying for the card going until about 12:40 a.m. on Friday.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
The legs extended, the pincers closed and dug into the sea bed.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
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Neck surgeries, depending on their complexity, can sideline athletes for extended periods, often a year or more.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Though the auction was scheduled to end at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, final-minute bids triggered extended bidding that kept the vying for the card going until about 12:40 a.m. on Friday.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Both were introduced in the second half but failed to inspire a comeback and the 2-1 defeat extended Tottenham’s winless run at home in the league to six matches.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
The legs extended, the pincers closed and dug into the sea bed.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extended
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This strategic partnership has been particularly beneficial, as access to PepsiCo’s extensive distribution network has accelerated Celsius’s recent growth and market penetration.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Stay Here: Come for the famous geothermal waters, stay for the extensive treatment menu, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is where wellness is actualized.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Mature males grow long, glorious, pendulous snoods.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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The company would continue attracting customers with the DVD-by-mail business while ramping up its infrastructure so that as soon as internet speeds improved, subscribers could watch longer movies and shows online.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
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The oarfish is a mysterious deep-sea fish known for its elongated, ribbon-like body and shimmering silver scales.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Sawfish, related to rays, skates and sharks, are named for their elongated, flat snout that contains a row of teeth on each side.—
Curt Anderson,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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The number and types of voting members have been expanded to include more than 300 entertainment journalists from around the world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2025
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There’s a reason the NFL has expanded the league’s reach to Germany with multiple games played there the past couple of seasons and with more on the way in the future.—
Larry Holder,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Nix also led the Broncos in rushing with 47 yards on seven carries.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The legislature’s actions curtailing the Ethics Commission have led Chaffee to rethink how her group wrote the initial ballot initiative.—
Jacob Orledge,
ProPublica,
6 Jan. 2025
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The average fees per card - which includes transaction fees, subscription fees, as well as commissions - increased 13% year over year in Q3.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The influx of settlers and tourists displaced Native Hawaiians, limited their access to land, and diluted their cultural heritage, according to academics.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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However, this protein content gets diluted when they're used to make almond milk, as the final product is primarily water.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
2 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, substantial reductions in SNAP funding may have broader economic implications beyond the immediate loss of assistance to individuals.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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In Denver, the crowd was so immense that people climbed onto statues and sat on the broad steps of buildings across the street to watch.—
Jonathan J. Cooper and Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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