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as in stretching
the act of making longer
the board's extension of the school year drew howls of protest
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Recent Examples of extension
However, because the configuration of the whole space is basically open-plan—only the sauna, the kids’ room, and the bathroom are enclosed—the main suite is effectively an extension of the kitchen-dining-living areas.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
The 10-year agreement is expected to generate $311 million in revenue and includes three five-year extension options.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
The hype was so great that after the 2019 season, the club signed Robert to a six-year, $50 million extension prior to his MLB debut.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
For Coker, moving into home design was a practical extension of his work.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
The 10-year agreement is expected to generate $311 million in revenue and includes three five-year extension options.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
The hype was so great that after the 2019 season, the club signed Robert to a six-year, $50 million extension prior to his MLB debut.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
For Coker, moving into home design was a practical extension of his work.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extension
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The first happens in accordance with the Earth’s rotation, the second will be healed with stretching and Ibuprofen, and the third is simply a fact of life and the passage of time.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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According to physical therapists, regular stretching plays a critical role in supporting joint health, posture, circulation, and balance, all of which become increasingly important with age.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
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Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Natural Glow Blurring Foundation A reformulation of your favorite beauty product is always a bit alarming, but Armani’s new addition is more like a glow up.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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In medium- or lower-light rooms, however, sun-loving plants like succulents, cacti, and bird of paradise will benefit from the addition of a grow light.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Extension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extension. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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