extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər 
: one that extends: such as
a
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
b
: an added ingredient used to increase the bulk of a food (such as soup or meat)
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Not only does this extender offer four plug options and four USB ports, but it can also be used as a charging stand to keep your phone, tablet, or headphones at arm's length.
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Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
The company plans 20 new product launches this year, including the Dodge Charger Daytona, Jeep Wagoneer S and Ram 1500 REV electric vehicles as well as the Ram 1500 Ramcharger range extender version.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
There’s no word on how high options (like that range extender) could take prices.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024
Scott Sports The bike's 360-Wh battery is housed within the downtube, and though per-charge range figures haven't been shared, Scott does sell a 160-Wh range extender should buyers need more miles of motor-assist between plug-ins.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024
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Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
The company plans 20 new product launches this year, including the Dodge Charger Daytona, Jeep Wagoneer S and Ram 1500 REV electric vehicles as well as the Ram 1500 Ramcharger range extender version.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
There’s no word on how high options (like that range extender) could take prices.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024
Scott Sports The bike's 360-Wh battery is housed within the downtube, and though per-charge range figures haven't been shared, Scott does sell a 160-Wh range extender should buyers need more miles of motor-assist between plug-ins.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Extender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extender. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər
: something added to something else especially to make it go farther
meat extenders
Medical Definition
extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər
1
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
2
: expander
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