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as in lengthening
to make longer
our guests from out of town extended their visit by a week
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as in offering
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 expanding
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 increasing
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 diluting
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 extending
Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The 14-9 Warriors are expected to be particularly aggressive in looking to add talent alongside 36-year-old superstar point guard Stephen Curry, with an eye towards extending the four-time champion's title window.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But other issues remain to be decided, potentially extending what has become a long and expensive series of fights over record requests at the 72-unit complex, located near the beach in Boca Raton.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Boaters should be aware of the extreme winds, expected to be strongest in the area extending from Ventura to Malibu and offshore to the Channel Islands.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Alternatively, consider extending the maturation period for potentially higher returns.
—Oliver Court, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
When soda fills the crevices in the good ice cubes, the carbonation turns what was formerly just ice into a chompable little snack in your drink, a sensory experience extending beyond the brute force of frozen.
—Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
Select items are up to 70% off, with discounts extending to the brand's popular Catalina Deluxe bag.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
That call loomed large as the half progressed, especially early in the second quarter when, after the Cardinals’ fourth-down conversion attempt came up short, Seiss fired a pass over the middle and found Legree between the corner and free safety for a 29-yard touchdown, extending the lead to 14-0.
—Rich Scherr, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
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Lawmaker requests include extending a form of humanitarian relief known as Temporary Protected Status and making more immigrants eligible for it, expediting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals and getting a resolution for individuals with pending asylum cases.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The 14-9 Warriors are expected to be particularly aggressive in looking to add talent alongside 36-year-old superstar point guard Stephen Curry, with an eye towards extending the four-time champion's title window.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But other issues remain to be decided, potentially extending what has become a long and expensive series of fights over record requests at the 72-unit complex, located near the beach in Boca Raton.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Boaters should be aware of the extreme winds, expected to be strongest in the area extending from Ventura to Malibu and offshore to the Channel Islands.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Alternatively, consider extending the maturation period for potentially higher returns.
—Oliver Court, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
When soda fills the crevices in the good ice cubes, the carbonation turns what was formerly just ice into a chompable little snack in your drink, a sensory experience extending beyond the brute force of frozen.
—Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
Select items are up to 70% off, with discounts extending to the brand's popular Catalina Deluxe bag.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
That call loomed large as the half progressed, especially early in the second quarter when, after the Cardinals’ fourth-down conversion attempt came up short, Seiss fired a pass over the middle and found Legree between the corner and free safety for a 29-yard touchdown, extending the lead to 14-0.
—Rich Scherr, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extending
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This will be an extension of the road trip that has kept the team in Las Vegas over the past few days.Nick Crain, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Human beings and other animals are, in contrast, primordially equipped with the ability and the desire to learn; as philosophers such as Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Michael Polanyi have pointed out, our tools, machines, languages, and all other forms of knowledge are extensions of our bodies.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Some of the luxury highlights include a mini nude palette from Urban Decay and Lancôme's lash-lengthening mascara.Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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In my experience, any stretches that involve twisting or lengthening your body are most effective.Dana Santas, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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The global live music market is expanding at a rate of 17% annually, and is projected to grow by another $36 billion by 2028, according to a recent report from market research firm Technavio.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As much time as the audience spends on the main characters’ dialogue, the camera also lingers on everything from the various settings of a rapidly expanding Macondo to the loaves of bread and soups in Úrsula’s kitchen.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The nation claims the investment is part of Saudi Vision 2030, a project driven by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to diversify the economy and situate Saudi Arabia as one of the world’s leading countries.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her sister was jailed in 2018 for leading a women’s rights group and remains under a travel ban, unable to leave the country.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jones repeatedly called the shooting that killed 20 children and six educators a hoax staged by actors and aimed at increasing gun control.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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This not only enhances the relevancy of the ad for the buyer but also is more likely to drive conversions, increasing revenue while lowering costs.Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Losing sight of the big picture and diluting the purpose of the company is an imminent risk.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In fact, not diluting it at all.Davey Winder, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Gracefully opting out Navigating the discomfort of setting boundaries around gift-giving traditions can be challenging.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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For those families who consider gift giving a nonnegotiable aspect of the holidays, Ward encourages people to buy something small to avoid confrontations.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Air out your home by opening the windows to let in fresh air.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kim Kardashian is ending the year on a high note, opening the first flagship in New York City for her rapidly expanding Skims brand, on Fifth Avenue in the heart of midtown.Booth Moore, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Extending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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