EXTENSION Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

extension

noun

ik-ˈsten(t)-shən

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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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as in addition

a smaller structure added to a main building the new extension will connect the house with what is now a freestanding garage

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Recent Examples of extension Otherwise, extensions will be capped at seven years, and players signing with new teams are limited to a maximum of six. —

Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Rizzo was dealt by Hoyer in the trade-deadline sell-off in 2021 after failing to agree on a contract extension, and Ross was fired as manager after the 2023 season, after Hoyer had lauded his performance. —

Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 Leonine Studios‘ longtime CEO Fred Kogel will remain in his role at least until 2028 in a contract extension agreed with parent company Mediawan Group. —

Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026 Whether Johnson has the votes for the reform-free extension remains to be seen. —

Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extension

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Noun

Even moderate activities like walking, cycling or stretching can provide noticeable benefits.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, Howard, the Wolverines’ first-round opponent, headed to the court for some pre-game stretching, setting up directly in front of what had been Michigan State’s bench.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026