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as in to lengthen
to make longer
our guests from out of town extended their visit by a week
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as in to offer
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 to expand
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 to increase
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 to dilute
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 extend
This year, teams will play 44 regular season games each, and the Finals have been extended from a five-game series to a seven-game series.
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Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 July 2025
When it was sold to Californians 16 years ago, state rail officials presented a business plan that envisioned a sprawling 800-mile network that would first link San Francisco to Los Angeles, with a second phase extending the line to Sacramento and San Diego.
—The Editors, National Review, 18 July 2025
This despite the u-turn that has essentially extended Windows 10’s end of life for most users for another 12 months, until October 2026.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Technically, federal funding for Job Corps should extend through June 30 of next year, according to NJCA and legislators.
—Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025
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Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 July 2025
When it was sold to Californians 16 years ago, state rail officials presented a business plan that envisioned a sprawling 800-mile network that would first link San Francisco to Los Angeles, with a second phase extending the line to Sacramento and San Diego.
—The Editors, National Review, 18 July 2025
This despite the u-turn that has essentially extended Windows 10’s end of life for most users for another 12 months, until October 2026.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Technically, federal funding for Job Corps should extend through June 30 of next year, according to NJCA and legislators.
—Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extend
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Featuring 30 essential oils, the rosemary oil combats dandruff and lengthens hair.—
Amy Schulman,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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The cut helps to visually lengthen by creating soft vertical lines around round faces, and for square faces, the layers will soften the angles of the jawline thanks to their face framing qualities.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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The spa’s four treatment rooms draw on Chinese, Japanese, and Indian wellness traditions—offering everything from aromatherapy and lymphatic drainage to shiatsu, reflexology, and anti-aging facials using organic Portuguese products.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Parks offer an incredible value to Americans: $35 for a week at Yellowstone is less than a family in most U.S. cities pays for a two-hour trip to the movie theater.—
Tate Watkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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As of 2025, fiber internet is available to approximately 88.1 million U.S. households (56.5%), but access is expanding rapidly.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The plan laid out in Tuesday’s staff report proposed a ballot measure that would expand protections for thousands of acres of open space across Irvine.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
26 July 2025
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Networking Without the Pressure Rather than leading new introductions with pitches and business cards, relationship-first networking creates room for real conversations.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Below are the leading nominees by platform for the 2025 Emmys, and the number of programs that received nods.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Decades of research and studies in agriculture have increased production across all crops in the U.S., said James, and cannabis can adopt those same technologies.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The International Energy Agency projects electric vehicles will increase grid demand by 40-60% in high-adoption regions like ours.—
Mark McNees,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Such critics are concerned that our approach might dilute the sense of urgency necessary and undermine public messaging.—
Francesco Rubino,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Fill the glass with ice, and repeat with the other glass. 3: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, stir together the Earl Grey simple syrup, lime juice and smoked paprika until thoroughly chilled and diluted, about 15 seconds.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Washington blames Hamas for prolonging the war and obstructing humanitarian aid.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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To prolong your stay in this natural wonderland, look to organizations such as United Planet and Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms, which also offers opportunities to work on conservation projects or in social services.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Samsung has given Harman access to a wide array of technologies beyond traditional audio, including instrument panels and driver monitoring.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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His cameo in Rocky III gave wrestling mainstream attention, along with his cartoon called Hulk Hogan’s Rock 'n’ Wrestling, which was broadcast on Saturday mornings in the mid-1980s.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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“Extend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extend. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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