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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
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
As has been the case with each previous Karma, the Invictus is a very sleek car with an extended nose and smooth, sloping roofline.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Lift your knees off the ground, and step your feet back so that your legs are straight and fully extended.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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Secondly, the company employs an extended, low-temperature, seven-day fermentation period, which allows for the development of more layered and complex flavors and gives the whiskey richer fruit and spice notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
As has been the case with each previous Karma, the Invictus is a very sleek car with an extended nose and smooth, sloping roofline.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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But rather than focus on the actual victims or damage, many right-wing influencers and politicians have extended their sympathies to a nonexistent girl and her puppy (who is also not real).
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Lift your knees off the ground, and step your feet back so that your legs are straight and fully extended.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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The 725,000-square-foot center underwent an extensive renovation beginning in 2008.Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Lego Store in Downtown Disney that has been closed for an extensive remodel since early October will reopen on Dec. 1, according to the Disneyland website.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
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Inigo San Felix / National Geographic Using measuring tape, scientists found that the coral colony spans about 111 feet wide, 104 feet long and 18 feet high — large enough to fit two full-size basketball courts side by side and longer than the world’s largest animal, the blue whale.Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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But that logic can escape state transportation executives oriented toward longer, intercity trips instead of shorter, intracity ones, as well as highway engineers trained to focus on maximizing the speed of all vehicles, regardless of how many people are inside them.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Going in a head-to-toe, monochromatic OOTD creates an elongated look while punctuating a palette of neutrals with a pop of burgundy is also a fun way to play the trend.Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Though the elongated, horizontal silhouette is undoubtedly a classic, the east-west style has a flirty edge, perhaps thanks to its smaller size or ability to complete an evening look.Angela Law, refinery29.com, 29 Feb. 2024
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Having recently expanded into publishing, the Black List will be dropping further diversity lists over the next several months.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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From a small area of less than one square kilometer in 1986, the vegetation expanded to nearly 12 square kilometers in 2021.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The film is about three students (led by Pierce in an acting role) who make a bet with their evil principal to succeed in business.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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But few leaders have successfully led companies through one—let alone stayed at the top long enough to try and steer their organization through a second.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lieberman said weekend ridership increased the most, providing half-hourly weekend train services instead of hourly.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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The Orange Democrat’s vote percentage has gradually increased as more ballots have been counted in recent days, eroding Steel’s initial lead of approximately 11,000 votes.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Their small stake will get diluted to almost nothing, even if the company becomes successful.Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Choi family’s stake was divided among his five sons and got diluted.Ryan Hogg, Fortune Asia, 2 Oct. 2024
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The truck Sanchez is driving is one of hundreds of such next-generation vehicles that are part of a small but growing electric-truck ecosystem taking shape in California ahead of broader zero emission mandates.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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The agency also has broad oversight of a swath of consumer goods, including cosmetics, electronic cigarettes and most foods.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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