extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər 
: one that extends: such as
a
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
b
: an added ingredient used to increase the bulk of a food (such as soup or meat)
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Whole-home Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi installation and three extenders.
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Add it to veggie burgers or vegetarian chili, use it as an extender in meatballs and meatloaf, or dress it with lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper for a simple yet satisfying side.
4.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 15 July 2025
This would also mean the use of e-fuels - synthetic fuels made from renewable electricity, water, and carbon dioxide, and hybrids, plug-in hybrids, range extenders and fuel cells.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Easy to install, this large dual-band extender simply plugs into a wall outlet and connects to your existing router.
—PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Add it to veggie burgers or vegetarian chili, use it as an extender in meatballs and meatloaf, or dress it with lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper for a simple yet satisfying side.
4.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 15 July 2025
This would also mean the use of e-fuels - synthetic fuels made from renewable electricity, water, and carbon dioxide, and hybrids, plug-in hybrids, range extenders and fuel cells.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Easy to install, this large dual-band extender simply plugs into a wall outlet and connects to your existing router.
—PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
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“Extender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extender. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər
: something added to something else especially to make it go farther
meat extenders
Medical Definition
extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər
1
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
2
: expander
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