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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
The Islamic regime has attacked at least three ships since the ceasefire extension took effect.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Last month, Foster negotiated a new three-year, $33 million extension for the Green Bay Packers’ Sean Rhyan, a Southern California native and UCLA product.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The first applications, available here at USA Jobs, are open to aerospace engineers for two-year terms, with the potential for extension.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The 2026 season will count toward the second-round tender before the official extension begins in 2027.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Last month, Foster negotiated a new three-year, $33 million extension for the Green Bay Packers’ Sean Rhyan, a Southern California native and UCLA product.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The first applications, available here at USA Jobs, are open to aerospace engineers for two-year terms, with the potential for extension.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The 2026 season will count toward the second-round tender before the official extension begins in 2027.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extension
Noun
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To keep the parts from breaking, researchers are fine-tuning the metal to withstand constant stretching and squeezing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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That said, gentle stretching and other movement in the morning can help alleviate discomfort.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ólafur Darri Ólafsson and Phil Dunster are among the new casting additions.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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No big offseason additions were made last summer, as the Bulls counted on Josh Giddey, Coby White and second-year forward Matas Buzelis to carry the offense.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The prolongation was 242 days in 2023 and 346 days in 2024, according to the report.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Extension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extension. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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