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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the coach exceeded the extent of his authority by exempting some of the players from the requirement
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as in expansion
a wide space or area
the seemingly endless extent of the windswept prairies
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as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the extent of this criminal investigation has widened considerably since it began
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
looking at the extent of the stain on my shirt, you might think that I had spilled a gallon of coffee
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Recent Examples of extent
Congress can begin the task of rebuilding Americans’ faith in the institution of the presidency by investigating and holding hearings on the extent of this cover-up.
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Robert J. Delahunty, National Review, 31 Dec. 2024
More than 90 percent of respondents claim to be involved in the defense of the country to some extent, mostly through financial contributions and volunteer work.
—Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
Photos show snarled traffic and crews at the scene evaluating the extent of the damage.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Season 1 framed the tournament as a straightforward allegory for the punishing trap of financial distress, rendering even the greediest characters as sympathetic to an extent.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Robert J. Delahunty, National Review, 31 Dec. 2024
More than 90 percent of respondents claim to be involved in the defense of the country to some extent, mostly through financial contributions and volunteer work.
—Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
Photos show snarled traffic and crews at the scene evaluating the extent of the damage.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Season 1 framed the tournament as a straightforward allegory for the punishing trap of financial distress, rendering even the greediest characters as sympathetic to an extent.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extent
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Wilson County There are no regulations on times to light fireworks in Wilson County outside of city limits, other than when burn ban limitations are in place, officials said.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
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The rules range from complete bans on fishing to daily catch limits and size restrictions, reflecting the growing recognition of the ecological and intrinsic value of these marine animals.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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If done thoughtfully, B2B expansion can enhance your ability to deliver on your mission and serve your consumers better, giving you the scale and tools to make an even bigger impact.Adrian Nazari, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Going into 2025, the brand is eyeing wholesale and further category expansions and giving back to its communities by supporting different parks across the U.S., with each collection being tied to a charity or cause that directly benefits public spaces.Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
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The device is unable to determine the exact gas type and full scope of any leak over time.Evan Simon, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The scope of the law, which would be in place for three years, is extraordinary even for the Islamic Republic.Amir Vahdat and Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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The House of Sport is double to triple the size of a regular 50,000 square foot location.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The story stayed on track until the Grinch, whose heart grew three sizes, went up the ladder to help Cindy Lou Who put a big star on top of Whoville’s Christmas tree.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
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While not an ideal fit alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo due to his shooting limitations, Nance has shown progress from three this season.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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My schedule and the limitations of Nashville's system have kept me from giving up my car.Liz Schubauer, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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There was some debate over whether the colors of the LGBTQ rainbow Pride flag should be used on parts of the memorial or whether a larger expanse of colors should be used instead.Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Outside, ships and helicopters glide across the turquoise expanse of San Francisco Bay.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Earn rewards on your spending: Best credit cards for shopping In the realm of experiences, cruise company Virgin Voyages began this month offering its first product accepting bitcoin as a payment option — a $120,000 annual pass for up to a year of sailing on its cruise ships.Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Given all of that, what possible threat could an email service launched by Elon Musk, let alone one that currently remains in the realm of rumor, pose to Gmail users?Davey Winder, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The panoramic glass roof is superb, and the rear legroom is good considering the car's dimensions.Jeremy White, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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The latest research adds a new political dimension to this mix.Newsweek, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Extent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extent. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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