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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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Rare extended periods on the training pitches are not yielding an improvement in results after a relentless schedule finally eased.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Shares of Cal-Maine Foods fell in extended trading Friday after a report that the Justice Department could be close to filing a civil antitrust lawsuit against the major egg producer and some of its rivals.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Software stocks extended their rally while utilities slipped, with the Europe-wide Stoxx 600 trading flat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Broadcom’s appeal stems from extended AI processor deals and a valuation of 22 times 2027 earnings, below the 28 times AI chip average.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The table was extended so that everyone in the room could sit together.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock