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

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He also expects further earnings contribution from a newly awarded 1.4GW gas plant in Terengganu and continued income from the extended Kenyir hydro power purchase agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The Dodgers’ bullpen extended its team record streak of consecutive scoreless innings to 38 on Sunday, with help from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and strong batting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' championship after Mercedes team-mate George Russell retired from the Canadian Grand Prix.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Southern 100 Road Races extended their "deepest sympathy" to Oversby's wife Julie, his family, team and friends.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The man held the bag against his body with one hand and extended the other.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

extended

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