extend
verb (used with object)
to stretch out; draw out to the full length.
extending
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present participleof extend.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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This kind of open-ended investigation, often described as 'blue sky' research, can produce unexpected discoveries with benefits extending far beyond the original scientific question.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
His current deal expires at the end of the season but the club have the option of extending it by 12 months.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
These companies are doing what they do best, investing in the pipelines of the future and extending the patent lives of their top-selling drugs.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Micron stock was extending its slide on Thursday but there are reasons for optimism.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
“Officer Salzburg,” I said, extending a hand that he shook like a limp fish.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
