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as in metaphoric
expressing one thing in terms normally used for another
the word "snake" in its extended sense refers to a contemptible or treacherous person
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as in extensive
having considerable extent
an extended portion of the valley is now devoted to the growing of grapes for wine
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as in long
lasting for a considerable time
I've met her, but I have never had an extended conversation with her
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as in elongate
of great extent from end to end
the two armies clashed along an extended line of battle that stretched for miles
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as in lengthened
to make longer
our guests from out of town extended their visit by a week
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as in offered
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 expanded
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 increased
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 diluted
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 extended
ABC News,
4 July 2026
Gigi Hadid has taken a long, extended break from batting for team bob.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
6 July 2026
The word entered English during British rule in India and was later extended to mean a hot alcoholic drink, especially one mixed with spirits, hot water, sugar, and spices.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
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The games were the first for the league after an extended summer break.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Gigi Hadid has taken a long, extended break from batting for team bob.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
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If all goes well, after the release of a sample capsule, Tianwen-2’s mission will also be extended.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
6 July 2026
The word entered English during British rule in India and was later extended to mean a hot alcoholic drink, especially one mixed with spirits, hot water, sugar, and spices.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
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The scene is a Pyrrhic victory, however, because its self-transcending metaphorical power only emphasizes the blandly literal hour and a half that came before.
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In other words, the metaphorical coin must be weighted—in this case, by hominins doing things on purpose, like laying their dead to rest in the narrow, twisting darkness of Rising Star.
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Barrett and Jackson each reported the most extensive travel of court justices promoting their books in 2025.
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Just south of the circle, subsequent construction of the Icon Miami complex, though, destroyed extensive additional evidence of Tequesta occupation in the bedrock, including scores of holes likely dug for wooden dwelling support posts.
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Assuming the battery is fine (and all the other electrical components and solder have survived the long journey through time), how will the iPhone be activated?
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Now back in King’s Landing, Corlys is distracted at best, meeting with Rhaenyra’s small council to address the crown’s nonexistent funds — the latest on a long list of problems that need solving for the new Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.
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The shoes featured an ultra-elongated and sharp pointed toe that added a modern twist to the traditional pump silhouette.
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This model is designed to fit an elongated toilet and is powered by a standard GFCI outlet.
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Commissioning budgets have tightened, development cycles have lengthened and the opportunities for growing indies to scale have become increasingly limited.
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The hunting season has been lengthened by nearly two months, and there is no bag limit on does.
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The memorial grounds offered the rabbi a new form of connection with her child.
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News crews, Venezuelan officials and nearby residents were drawn to a remarkable scene that offered a glimmer of hope amid the country’s otherwise dystopian tableau.
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Since his appointment to COO in 2018, the firm’s assets under management have roughly doubled, while its client base has expanded across new geographies.
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Companies that made the largest AI investment expanded entry-level job hiring by 12%.
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Wednesday's ceremony came 38 years to the day after Lefebvre was excommunicated alongside those four bishops — including Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta, who led Wednesday's consecrations and was again excommunicated Thursday.
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Children affected by the war are also attending summer camps such as those led by OneFamily, an organization that supports victims of terrorism and war and their families.
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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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