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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
Nic Solorzano, the county elections spokesperson, said Democratic primary voters who got in line during the extension would use provisional ballots.
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Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Taxpayers who need more time can request a six-month filing extension — but any taxes owed must still be paid by the April deadline to avoid penalties and interest.
—Hali Smith
march 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Karlos Funes, Chief Revenue Officer, views this model as a natural extension of the company’s founding principles.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The extension was unanimously approved by the board of the the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, the nonprofit that operates the zoo.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Taxpayers who need more time can request a six-month filing extension — but any taxes owed must still be paid by the April deadline to avoid penalties and interest.
—Hali Smith
march 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Karlos Funes, Chief Revenue Officer, views this model as a natural extension of the company’s founding principles.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The extension was unanimously approved by the board of the the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, the nonprofit that operates the zoo.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extension
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The rover has spent roughly six months exploring unusual geological formations on Mars known as boxwork — crisscrossing ridges that resemble giant spiderwebs stretching across the surface for miles when viewed from orbit.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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Daily stretching can improve circulation, enhance posture, and promote mental health, to name a few perks.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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In addition to seeing stronger hair over time, she’s noticed that adding this formula to her regimen has helped improve her energy levels and balance her hormone levels.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the void left by Lemon and Lane’s departures, the Trojans will also be without their top returning wideout this spring, as Tanook Hines will sit out the entire session following an offseason procedure.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Extension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extension. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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