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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

It added that it had no evidence that the reported access extended beyond that third-party vendor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

U.S. stocks are set to advance through another extended deadline on peace talks with Iran, with markets poised for solid gains following their first two-day decline in three weeks.

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

Nathan smiled at her and extended his hand.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young