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extended

[ik-sten-did] / ɪkˈstɛn dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
lengthened
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continued drawn-out lengthy protracted
STRONG
elongate elongated enlarged long prolonged spread unfolded unfurled
WEAK
spread-out stretched-out very long
Antonyms
WEAK
abbreviated abridged compressed condensed contracted curtailed cut lessened narrow reduced shortened
ADJECTIVE
widespread, comprehensive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
expanded extensive
STRONG
enlarged spread sweeping
WEAK
broad expansive far-flung far-reaching large-scale outspread scopic scopious thorough wide
Antonyms
WEAK
abbreviated abridged compressed condensed contracted curtailed cut lessened narrow reduced shortened

Example Sentences

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President Donald Trump extended the two-week cease-fire that had been due to expire Wednesday, but there’s still uncertainty whether talks will proceed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

U.S. stock indexes climbed after President Trump extended a cease-fire with Iran; the S&P 500 notched a record close.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

If LNG is offline for an extended period, thermal coal is a big beneficiary.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Peering forward, an extended absence by Wembanyama would seem to place the Spurs in serious jeopardy of a first-round exit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

It should have stretched east and west, but it extended north instead.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer