Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for extend. Search instead for septend.
Definitions

extend

[ik-stend] / ɪkˈstɛnd /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The troubles in the PC market likely extend beyond Intel.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

To extend the horror-movie metaphors even further, Trump is such a crude cartoon character that if he isn’t the Terrifier then maybe he’s Pinhead from “Hellraiser.”

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

But the consequences extend beyond the financial losses suffered by the US government.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Paturi: These breakthroughs extend the frontier of research, but I believe shaping that frontier and moving it forward remain within human capacity and creativity.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

So Cowell went on to extend his definition of evidence: in a trial, he says, the accused is called on to testify.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

The divide AI has created in higher education extends beyond teaching and research.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

The problem extends far beyond Afghanistan, he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

And as today shows, breathing space only extends so far.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

That category extends beyond generative AI, so the percentage should not be mistaken for a precise measure of AI exposure.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

On the Sanriku Coast, which extends through Iwate and Miyagi prefectures, the shoreline zigzags in and out like the teeth of a saw.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

The National Weather Service extended flood advisories for all of Southern California’s coastal counties through 2 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

She was born in St Paul's in 1994 and grew up in Bristol with her Swedish mother, Sadie, younger brother Omar and extended family.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

A lovable champion celebrates a first-ever World Series title as the sport girds for an extended, soul-sucking lockout.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

By then Doheny had extended his petro-empire to the Teapot Dome federal lands in Wyoming.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

But when he extended his contract last spring, Tūtū wasn’t thrilled.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

ET are expected to show a further decline in the inventory surplus, the warmer-than-usual weather seen extending well into November is keeping prices under pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

The company said it is seeing “clear momentum” from its new model portfolio, with customer demand for the new electric portfolio remaining strong and order books for key models in Europe extending well into 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

The glass-lined living spaces connect to the balcony, extending the home’s entertaining options outdoors.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

A Met Office yellow warning covers almost the entirety of Scotland - apart from Shetland - extending into the north coast of Northern Ireland and the far north of Northern England.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

An eight-pointed star was tattooed upon her brow in a shade of blue that matched her gown, its sharp lines extending to her hairline.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas


Vocabulary lists containing extend

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com