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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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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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