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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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It was recently extended until January 2027 after the state missed its deadline to enact new emergency regulations for hospices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The increase would also help pay for things like extended store hours for members, and pickup and delivery options.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

It comes a day after the UK and France extended talks over renewing a deal to try and stop small boats trying to the cross the Channel.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

—Gold prices extended gains, climbing back above $4,700 a troy ounce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Harriet pointed to the top of the library steps, where the roof extended: a shelter from the surging rain.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.