extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər 
: one that extends: such as
a
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
b
: an added ingredient used to increase the bulk of a food (such as soup or meat)
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Additionally, Li’s first fully electric model, the MEGA van—which does not include the gasoline range extender found in its other vehicles—has not met expectations.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The plunge neckline is great for low-cut attire, with the lightest of lining, interior silicone for max grip, and a thin, adjustable back strap and extender, which becomes almost invisible under any garment.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
As with the company's smart plug, the Bright A19 bulb uses U-tec’s Wi-Fi Mesh technology to act as a Wi-Fi extender for other devices from the brand.
—PCMAG, 15 Feb. 2025
At $50, this TP-Link extender is a small price to pay for fewer dead zones and a whole lot less frustration.
—Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The plunge neckline is great for low-cut attire, with the lightest of lining, interior silicone for max grip, and a thin, adjustable back strap and extender, which becomes almost invisible under any garment.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
As with the company's smart plug, the Bright A19 bulb uses U-tec’s Wi-Fi Mesh technology to act as a Wi-Fi extender for other devices from the brand.
—PCMAG, 15 Feb. 2025
At $50, this TP-Link extender is a small price to pay for fewer dead zones and a whole lot less frustration.
—Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Extender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extender. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər
: something added to something else especially to make it go farther
meat extenders
Medical Definition
extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər
1
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
2
: expander
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