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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
With the Rockets, Haslem cited coach Ime Udoka, who this week received a contract extension.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order giving TikTok a 90-day extension to work out a deal with the U.S. government that addresses security concerns over the app’s ties to China.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
More news to know now A ban on TikTok will be delayed for a third time with a 90-day extension.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Nelson later agreed to a six-month commitment, as well as a six-month extension in March.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 19 June 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order giving TikTok a 90-day extension to work out a deal with the U.S. government that addresses security concerns over the app’s ties to China.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
More news to know now A ban on TikTok will be delayed for a third time with a 90-day extension.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Nelson later agreed to a six-month commitment, as well as a six-month extension in March.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extension
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Auckland City earned $3.58m USD for their participation in the tournament, in addition to a $1m bonus from FIFA for the draw against Boca.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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In addition to the traditional People’s Choice audience awards handed out by TIFF (including the most popular overall movie in the festival’s lineup being considered an instant awards season contender), Toronto this year will also hand out a first-ever International People’s Choice Award.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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“Extension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extension. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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