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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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While the company extended its streak of profit beats and hiked its dividend by 13%, net sales missed expectations for the second straight quarter.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Other leagues tend to work off a one-match ban, which can be extended on a case-by-case basis.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Next-generation plug-in hybrid cars with extended purely electric ranges are experiencing increasing global demand, while new models across all drive types from its VW, Cupra, Skoda, Audi and Porsche brands have pushed order intake higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"The German economy will face a significant burden over an extended period," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

I had told my parents that I had to talk to people about new jobs and they’d extended my be-out time to nine-thirty.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen