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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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Broadcom has clinched a series of extended AI processor design deals, while Marvell is riding enthusiasm about optical-networking components.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The terms of the deal specify that the ceasefire is set to last 10 days, with the possibility it being "extended by mutual agreement" if negotiations show signs of progress.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Tech company fortunes appear to have been buoyed by the prospect of an extended U.S.-Iran cease-fire—initially set to expire April 22.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

He said he wasn’t sure the current two-week cease-fire in the war would need to be extended.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

She extended her hand, crooked and red and bent open, but he made no move.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott