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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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Sasaki will be upset, but the bullpen is surely a better option than an extended stay in Oklahoma City, where there are triple-A hitters whom he has already dominated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Winger Anthony Gordon was even handed an extended run through the middle ahead of Wissa before Osula got his chance.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Shares ended Wednesday’s session up 14% and extended the rally on Thursday, advancing 8.5%.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

This makes it the largest real-world investigation to date focused on how safe these treatments are over extended periods.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

A familiar and perfectly nice young face, waves of brown hair, finely formed features, gleam of genius and all, gazed down at her and extended a hand.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood