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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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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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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
Wes Davis, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
After numerous threats of drastic cuts, Congress ended up, among other changes, raising the retirement age to 67 from 65, which gave the system some extended life.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The company extended its Combination Period to March 22, 2025, with several stock redemptions occurring in connection with these extensions.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Adding satellite service could help Apple lure some Garmin inReach fans who might want to have one less thing to carry even if the inReach’s hundreds of hours of battery life still win out for extended hikes.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
After numerous threats of drastic cuts, Congress ended up, among other changes, raising the retirement age to 67 from 65, which gave the system some extended life.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Harbaugh has insisted on getting a photo of James’ body fully extended while grabbing the interception with eyes locked on the ball printed out for his office.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The company extended its Combination Period to March 22, 2025, with several stock redemptions occurring in connection with these extensions.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Crane hired Brown, in part, for his extensive experience in player evaluation.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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With extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Miller was brought on board to navigate the complex process of working with the FDA and big pharmaceutical companies, and to fundraise.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Minnesota had an explosive play (a pass of longer than 16 yards or a run of longer than 12 yards) on 21.4 percent of its snaps Sunday, the fourth-highest rate of any team in a game this season, according to TruMedia.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Holmes has been spotted twice recently wearing long black coats in the Big Apple, putting the final touch on her cold-weather street style.Clint Davis, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Worm lizards are well adapted for underground life, with elongated bodies, reduced or no limbs, rudimentary eyes and tough, ring-like scales.Newsweek, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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The Gothic romance casts a very elongated shadow of influence over many, many books.Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2024
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Under his leadership, Forbes has diversified its revenue, expanded the business into new categories including ecommerce and global real estate, and built a successful business strategy that nurtures journalistic excellence and supports a robust and professional newsroom.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Here are five other movies about the magisterial singer-songwriter whose life and lyrics have forever expanded the contours of American music.Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Army led the nation in rushing averaging 309 yards per game with a hybrid triple-option attack running the ball 55 times per game.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Big is the definition of growth, because big is the surest evidence that the needs of consumers aren’t just being met, but brilliantly led.John Tamny, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under Phillip’s leadership, Forbes’ Live events revenue increased 40% over the past two years and Forbes’ sales team delivered outstanding results, including more than 20 seven-figure advertising partnerships this year.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many people have a significant imbalance of omega-6 to omega-3 in their bodies — a November 2015 study found levels of linoleic acid have increased by 136% in the fat tissue of Americans over the past half century.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since the 1950s, television, slot cars, plastic models and other diversions have diluted the attraction of model trains.George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Many of them reacted with anger on Friday, fearing their positions would be diluted by the share sale, or airing other theories about the motivation for the transaction.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ives and Ward acknowledge that Cruise did bring GM access to technology that has helped improve safety features across its broader lineup and helped attract top software engineers to the automaker.Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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That image has now been lauded by some as a symbol of the broader systemic frustrations with the U.S. health care system that have dominated social media since a gunman brazenly assassinated Thompson, a 50-year-old father of two, outside a New York City hotel in daylight.Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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