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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 January, Angel City attempted to secure both sisters for the foreseeable future by signing the duo to contract extensions through 2028.
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Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
An extension of the Black Hole, Raider Nation gathers at this spot and turns it into a football frenzy on Sundays, or whenever the Raiders suit up.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Some PAs who spoke with THR expressed little faith in industry execs to create a bright future for the business and, by extension, their cohort.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
In Sacramento, drivers who park within 25 feet of a crosswalk — or 15 feet if the curb has a pedestrian extension or bump-out — could be fined $25, regardless of whether there is a sign or other indication that prohibits parking.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
An extension of the Black Hole, Raider Nation gathers at this spot and turns it into a football frenzy on Sundays, or whenever the Raiders suit up.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Some PAs who spoke with THR expressed little faith in industry execs to create a bright future for the business and, by extension, their cohort.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
In Sacramento, drivers who park within 25 feet of a crosswalk — or 15 feet if the curb has a pedestrian extension or bump-out — could be fined $25, regardless of whether there is a sign or other indication that prohibits parking.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extension
Noun
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That might include a lukewarm shower followed by applying fragrance-free moisturizer, then ten minutes of gentle stretching or meditation.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
25 Aug. 2025
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Tension headaches often improve with rest, hydration, gentle stretching or over-the-counter pain killers.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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In addition to receiving the film, consumers who purchase Liam Neeson’s The Naked Gun on PVOD will receive several bonus features, including featurettes, deleted, alternate and extended scenes and mock ads, according to a press release from Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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In addition to the Monza neighbor, there’s also a Publix about four miles north at the 14-story Douglas Grand condominium on Douglas Road.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Extension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extension. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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