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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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This overwhelming community response to a crisis may be helping to cushion the blow for some, to the extent that that’s possible in the face of catastrophic loss.
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Rachel Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The extent of the cancellations is not clear at this point, but many scientists are worried that biomedical research of all kinds could be disrupted.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Jan. 2025
Netanyahu, however, is still hoping to resume the war after the first phase is over to degrade the group's military capabilities to an even greater extent.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Nintendo will likely follow its competitors' lead in this regard to some extent.
—Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The extent of the cancellations is not clear at this point, but many scientists are worried that biomedical research of all kinds could be disrupted.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Jan. 2025
Netanyahu, however, is still hoping to resume the war after the first phase is over to degrade the group's military capabilities to an even greater extent.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Nintendo will likely follow its competitors' lead in this regard to some extent.
—Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extent
Noun
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That said, makeup is meant to sit on top of your skin, so there can be a limit on the efficacy.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
23 Jan. 2025
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In Iowa, for example, the nation’s top egg- and pork-producing state, agricultural operations are exempt from county zoning ordinances, and there are no limits on how many animals can be crammed inside a factory farm.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
23 Jan. 2025
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Testing Krispy Kreme’s menu expansion The two Krispy Kreme Charlotte stores testing the menu expansion are in Costwold and at the company’s South End headquarters.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2025
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Still, state level expansion doesn’t appear necessary for growth.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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But Patel did appear to make a notable break with Mr. Trump, on the scope of the clemency granted to some Jan. 6 defendants.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Given the scope of this breach, regular monitoring of your bank accounts, credit card statements and other financial accounts is critical.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Just watch and see how the size of bulky items like sweaters, coats, and scarves shrink.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Outback fills some 70 percent of the massive island continent of Australia, roughly the size of the U.S.—
Dalton Johnson,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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This is all down to memory-bandwidth limitations on the Nvidia cards, due to their 128-bit interface.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
25 Jan. 2025
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There is a proposal on the table for an increase to a $750 million cap, but even that comes with significant limitations that exclude key parts of a production’s budget.—
P.J. Byrne,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Where another artist might rely on grotesque specifics to frighten the reader, Mignola’s insinuating expanses of black ink conceal all but the most necessary details of a rich and malevolent world, filled with monstrosities, yes, but also oddities, many of them delightful.—
Sam Thielman,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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The dormant Medicine Lake Volcano, which has an expanse that measures 10 times larger than Washington's Mount Saint Helens, is also included in the monument.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
7 Jan. 2025
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Like the power lines that have sparked so many disastrous wildfires, the two realms of fire are crossing, often with lethal consequences.—
Stephen Pyne,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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Lok takes place in a black-and-white fantasy realm, and your goal is to help little worm-like creatures progress through each level.—
Andrew Webster,
The Verge,
25 Jan. 2025
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The dimensions of the mold for the gold crosses alone must be accurate to within a fraction of a milimeter.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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As with all dimensions of character, but seen clearly with this dimension, our life experiences shape us, and with courage, often through crucible moments.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Extent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extent. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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