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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
Williams had reportedly requested a trade three times, but Gardner just signed a four-year extension this past summer.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Democrats in the Senate refused to vote for the Republican short-term funding bill that passed the House but did not include an extension of the health care tax credits.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
However, Democrats say Republicans could end the shutdown by agreeing to certain health care provisions, including an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Bichette is one of the team's best players, but the front office wasn't able to sign him to an extension before the season.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Democrats in the Senate refused to vote for the Republican short-term funding bill that passed the House but did not include an extension of the health care tax credits.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
However, Democrats say Republicans could end the shutdown by agreeing to certain health care provisions, including an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Bichette is one of the team's best players, but the front office wasn't able to sign him to an extension before the season.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extension
Noun
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Heart rate decreases during stretching, which could signify the body entering a calm state.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Yoga, stretching, and extra sleep (past all the snoozes) become their own kind of training.—
JamiLee Hoglind,
Outside,
31 Oct. 2025
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In addition, Blaze Pizza will donate $1 from every pizza sold that day to Folds of Honor, which provides educational scholarships to military families.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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In addition to the players mentioned above, Max Muncy is also getting up there in age for Los Angeles.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Extension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extension. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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