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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
This participatory element extends the exhibition beyond visual engagement, emphasizing process over permanence.
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Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Warren junior second baseman Lauren Jaronik agrees that Meno’s influence extends beyond her hitting and fielding.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
This Shiranami set only extends that tradition, with deep-blue handles and bright white touches in a nod to the vibrant waves often depicted in Japanese art.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Both women describe cosplay as a form of labor that extends far beyond wearing a costume.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Warsh’s concern extends to communication more broadly.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Arizona’s real estate landscape continues to be shaped by a select group of agents whose influence extends well beyond the close of a deal.
—Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
This benefit extends to photography and other data-capturing applications.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
The house’s underfloor radiant heating system even extends to outdoor garden pads.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Warren junior second baseman Lauren Jaronik agrees that Meno’s influence extends beyond her hitting and fielding.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
This Shiranami set only extends that tradition, with deep-blue handles and bright white touches in a nod to the vibrant waves often depicted in Japanese art.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Both women describe cosplay as a form of labor that extends far beyond wearing a costume.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Warsh’s concern extends to communication more broadly.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Arizona’s real estate landscape continues to be shaped by a select group of agents whose influence extends well beyond the close of a deal.
—Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
This benefit extends to photography and other data-capturing applications.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
The house’s underfloor radiant heating system even extends to outdoor garden pads.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extends
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The slim toe lengthens the leg, while the open heel keeps the outfit from looking heavy.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026
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Not to mention climate change, which lengthens growing seasons and increases pollen production.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The $100 million stadium seats about 6,000 people and offers affordable tickets that start at $13.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Baby Brush Hog offers just enough action to entice bass holding tight to the tree limbs into biting.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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Drone delivery expands across the Charlotte region The Queen City is no stranger to drone deliveries.—
Chase Jordan
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The find helps explain water’s odd behavior and its unusual properties, including the reason ice cubes float and how liquid water expands as its temperature drops below 39 degrees Fahrenheit (four degrees Celsius).—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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Raynaud, who came out of Stanford as the 42nd overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft, leads all rookies with 17 double-doubles this season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Barzani leads the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
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The translunar injection involves firing Orion's main engine, which increases the spacecraft's velocity to send it out of Earth orbit and toward the moon.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With warmer weather heralding spring, the amount of outdoor activities significantly increases.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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But as the Universe keeps on expanding, the spatial curvature still dilutes, the same way that a small Pringles chip has a greater amount of curvature than a large horse’s saddle.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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No measurable impact on marine life or the local environment was detected, as the radioactive material dilutes rapidly in seawater.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Another is expected to take shape in Councilmember Rick Jennings’ district, which stretches from Land Park to the Pocket.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Graves’ exit has sparked intense speculation about his potential successor to represent Missouri’s 6th Congressional District, which stretches across northern Missouri and touches Kansas City’s Northland.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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This kit gives you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones — especially vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those are two key factors courts weigh in issuing TROs, after which a judge gives a fuller consideration as the legal process plays out.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Extends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extends. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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