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as in lengthens
to make longer
our guests from out of town extended their visit by a week
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as in offers
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 expands
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 increases
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 dilutes
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 extends
Its policies appear somewhat more aligned with what is in the Massachusetts ballot petition, as decriminalization extends beyond psilocybin to also include ibogaine, mescaline and dimethyltryptamine.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
However, the potential of these agents extends far beyond simple task automation.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Episode by episode, the show wrestles with the financialization of everything, wherein the cold logic of the market extends into every facet of human activity.
—Zachary Siegel, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
The piece flirts with themes of nature—bacchanalian horns, rumbles of summer thunder, floral harp flourishes—but extends past the physical.
—The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
Markup also extends to links in LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Reddit posts.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
Security extends beyond the ordinary measures of perimeter gating and CCTV.
—Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
By the numbers, the district that extends from Yuma to Goodyear appears to be a stronghold for Democrats.
—Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The potential for price volatility extends beyond the immediate term.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
However, the potential of these agents extends far beyond simple task automation.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Episode by episode, the show wrestles with the financialization of everything, wherein the cold logic of the market extends into every facet of human activity.
—Zachary Siegel, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
The piece flirts with themes of nature—bacchanalian horns, rumbles of summer thunder, floral harp flourishes—but extends past the physical.
—The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
Markup also extends to links in LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Reddit posts.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
Security extends beyond the ordinary measures of perimeter gating and CCTV.
—Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
By the numbers, the district that extends from Yuma to Goodyear appears to be a stronghold for Democrats.
—Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The potential for price volatility extends beyond the immediate term.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extends
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As the program expands, O'Brien’s priority is ensuring that every single experience is consistently excellent for the patient.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This new law expands coverage to employers with ten or more employees, down from the previous threshold of 25 employees, significantly broadening its scope.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Understanding the significant difference between an AI hallucination and the provocation of a rebellious human leads us to question the essence of a category or the relationship with a brand.Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Brooke Cunningham, who leads the DHS, is another Walz appointee.Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
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This important step increases the excitement around women's soccer in Egypt, especially with the participation of Al-Ahly and Zamalek, who will participate for the first time since the launch of the first edition of the Egyptian women’s soccer league in the 1998/1999 season.Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Daily, year-round use of SPF is key, Lee says, especially since the risk of skin cancer increases with age as UV damage accumulates.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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After its massive renovation last year, the iconic hotel gives Wes Anderson vibes and exudes Old Hollywood glamour.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Proposition 135 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that gives the Legislature more authority to determine the length of a state of emergency and new power to shape what a governor can do during that time.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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This finding opens new avenues for treating injuries without the usual side effects of scarring.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The bourbon opens with toffee, dark chocolate, and cinnamon flavors.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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As the story goes, Elvis Presley and his new bride Priscilla had originally planned on getting married in what was known then as the House of Tomorrow in the spring of 1967.Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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As far as the mechanics of the x-ray specs project goes, what the pair of hackers have confirmed is that all five technologies used are new but readily available.Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, the plan accelerates state debt payments, freeing up recurring general fund revenue for other uses.Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Oct. 2024
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Building a global team is a strategic investment that drives change, streamlines operations and accelerates product development.Sagi Eliyahu, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Like malaria, the disease is caused by a parasite (carried by ticks instead of mosquitoes) that infects red blood cells.Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024
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Foodborne illness Listeria infects about 1,600 people in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.David J. Neal, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Extends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extends. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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