extended (out)

verb

Definition of extended (out)next
past tense of extend (out)
as in stuck out

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  1. stuck out
  2. projected
  3. draped
Verb
  • One stuck out, an inmate around Pendley’s age who had accidentally killed a man in a bar fight while defending his wife.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In another close-up, the model stuck out her tongue while showing off her manicure and holding up her credentials from the event.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of stuck out
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  • Demand for workers in the travel and tourism sector is projected to exceed supply by more than 43 million people by 2035, according to research by the World Economic Forum.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Browning’s show was performed live while a camera crew shot different angles that were being projected on screens located on stage.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of projected
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  • The latest, directed by Julio Quintana, stars Zachary Levi and is fitfully diverting, draped with calming New Mexico scenery.
    — Michael Phillips, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Ritz Silk Varsity Jacket and Short are cut from silk, with a relaxed, softly draped silhouetted, rich brown colorblocking and subtle gold accents.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of draped
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“Extended (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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