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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
In potential conflict scenarios, such an airborne network could serve as a resilient backup or extension of existing communication systems.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Protesters in Cameroon took to cities across the country days after President Paul Biya secured an extension to his 43-year rule in a process experts say was marred by irregularities.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Danielson signed a contract extension with Boise State in April 2025 that runs through the 2029 season.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Cornhuskers athletic director Troy Dannen wanted to give Rhule a contract extension during the season to end the smoke surrounding Penn State and the 50-year-old head coach.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Protesters in Cameroon took to cities across the country days after President Paul Biya secured an extension to his 43-year rule in a process experts say was marred by irregularities.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Danielson signed a contract extension with Boise State in April 2025 that runs through the 2029 season.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Cornhuskers athletic director Troy Dannen wanted to give Rhule a contract extension during the season to end the smoke surrounding Penn State and the 50-year-old head coach.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extension
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Regular stretching and yoga may help improve arterial stiffness and complement aerobic exercise.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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If your hamstrings always feel tight, endless stretching won’t help.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Dan Angel and Bradley Gardner executive produce, with both Duhame and Kelly executive producing in addition to starring.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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In addition to free admission, members receive invitations to members-only preview parties and special events, free admission to approximately six After Hours events, $4 off tickets to Speed Cinema, discounted admission on select programs, and more.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Extension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extension. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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