extended
adjective
ex·tend·ed
ik-ˈsten-dəd 
1
: drawn out in length especially of time
an extended visit
2
3
: having spatial magnitude : being larger than a point
an extended source of light
4
: extensive sense 1
made available extended information—
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: derivative sense 1, secondary sense 2a
an extended sense of a word
6
of a typeface
: having a wider face than that of a standard typeface
extendedly
adverb
extendedness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of extended in a Sentence
the word “snake” in its extended sense refers to a contemptible or treacherous person
an extended portion of the valley is now devoted to the growing of grapes for wine
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While regular drills are essential, extended reality technology can provide a safe space to model intense, high-pressure scenarios.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
May said climate change has contributed to periods of heavy rain — which causes plant life to grow — followed by extended periods of drought — which dries those plants out, turning them into perfect fire fuel, leading Southern California to its current tinderbox state.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
Anti-caking agents, while helpful in preventing clumping, can sometimes impart an off-flavor if the salt is stored improperly or for an extended period of time.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the extended voting period in a letter to Academy members, which EW has reviewed.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
May said climate change has contributed to periods of heavy rain — which causes plant life to grow — followed by extended periods of drought — which dries those plants out, turning them into perfect fire fuel, leading Southern California to its current tinderbox state.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
Anti-caking agents, while helpful in preventing clumping, can sometimes impart an off-flavor if the salt is stored improperly or for an extended period of time.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the extended voting period in a letter to Academy members, which EW has reviewed.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extended. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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