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as in prolongations
the act of making longer
the board's extension of the school year drew howls of protest
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Recent Examples of extensions
With the passage of the extensions tucked into Congress’ sweeping appropriations bill, 32 sub-Saharan African nations and Haiti have now seen crucial duty-free access to the United States market restored—or have they?
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
The roughly $200 million project will include a reconstructed interchange at I-35, new bridges, wider pavement, road realignments and extensions, new traffic signals, medians, sidewalks and other safety improvements.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated February 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
The brand, best known for their clip-in and halo extensions, also makes human-hair Remy toppers in more than a dozen colors.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 4 Feb. 2026
Players remain eligible to sign contract extensions during the Olympics.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Snead said the team would address players with expiring contracts before working through extensions.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The story behind the cello and the bond between Huntington and his teacher show how much these instruments are extensions of their musicians.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
The Rams’ 2023 draft class is eligible for rookie contract extensions this winter.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Designations are granted for terms of six, 12 or 18 months, and extensions can be granted so long as conditions remain dire.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
The roughly $200 million project will include a reconstructed interchange at I-35, new bridges, wider pavement, road realignments and extensions, new traffic signals, medians, sidewalks and other safety improvements.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated February 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
The brand, best known for their clip-in and halo extensions, also makes human-hair Remy toppers in more than a dozen colors.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 4 Feb. 2026
Players remain eligible to sign contract extensions during the Olympics.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Snead said the team would address players with expiring contracts before working through extensions.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The story behind the cello and the bond between Huntington and his teacher show how much these instruments are extensions of their musicians.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
The Rams’ 2023 draft class is eligible for rookie contract extensions this winter.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Designations are granted for terms of six, 12 or 18 months, and extensions can be granted so long as conditions remain dire.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensions
Noun
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Following the events of the first Gundam Hathaway movie, its sequel makes some interesting additions that are genuinely impactful.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The White Sox have made some impressive additions to their roster this offseason.—
Ryan Baker,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The tips of the arms were primarily used for bends, while elongations were more frequent closer to the body.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Extensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensions. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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