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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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2
as in expansion
a wide space or area
the seemingly endless extent of the windswept prairies
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3
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
While Bunting and to some extent Domi were agitators, Knies and McMann bring a legitimate physical presence.
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Nick Ashbourne, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Data reflect offenses reported by police, regardless of the extent prosecuted.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2025
While previously Newcastle were reliant on Trippier’s creativity from right-back (with 10 top-flight assists in 2023-24), meaning the left-back was less pivotal in attack, that has flipped to an extent this season.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The extent to which an administration prosecutes these crimes depends on its priorities.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
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Nick Ashbourne, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Data reflect offenses reported by police, regardless of the extent prosecuted.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2025
While previously Newcastle were reliant on Trippier’s creativity from right-back (with 10 top-flight assists in 2023-24), meaning the left-back was less pivotal in attack, that has flipped to an extent this season.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The extent to which an administration prosecutes these crimes depends on its priorities.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extent
Noun
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There were limits to even what a college graduate could do.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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There’s a 14-day maximum limit on stays, and a park entrance fee is required to enter Everglades National Park to access Flamingo Lodge and the restaurant.—
Mariette Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The funds will be used to bankroll the expansion of the flagship FPSO business as well as a growing green energy portfolio under Yinson Renewables, a subsidiary that has solar and wind power projects in multiple countries.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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This also includes the expansion of the company’s Solomeo headquarters, already partly operational in 2025, and the production capacity for the 10-year project running from 2024 to 2033.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With shed space fitted out to complete two yachts ranging from 98-feet to 229-feet and surface area of around 60,000 square feet, the yard has huge scope for future superyacht construction.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Do Iranian artists find there is more scope for becoming a professional artist in the diaspora?—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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The report emphasizes that the economic influence of the U.S. Hispanic population is growing faster than its size.—
Isaac Mizrahi,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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And when talking about muscle strength and size, time under tension—and that hurts-so-good burn that comes with it—isn’t the be all, end all.—
Jordan Smith,
SELF,
14 Apr. 2025
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Despite its impressive findings, the study did have some limitations.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
10 Apr. 2025
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The cooperative’s governing documents guide the board’s decisions, outlining specific responsibilities and limitations.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From colorful stripes to designs on the expanse of the nail, the simple base can offer variations according to current trends.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2025
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The Keep is just that good, despite being laid out on a rocky expanse of land that Bergin, who has been involved in more than 100 course projects, says wasn’t exactly made for golf.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Nearly all of them cite the Stanford University communications scholar Clifford Nass, who by the 1990s and 2000s became the go-to expert on human-computer interaction, particularly in the realm of voice interfaces.—
Sarah A. Bell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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Then, to my astonishment, two slender blue-white streaks appeared, faintly at first, then slightly brighter, like a pair of angel wings peeking through some wondrous celestial realm.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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This will develop a series of benchmarks that provide rigorous metrics and assessment frameworks to measure how AI systems contribute to human flourishing across cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions.—
Tracey Follows,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Coop’s ex-wife doesn’t completely despise him, and Amanda Peet manages to give her more dimension than what’s on the page.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Extent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extent. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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