extensions

plural of extension
1
as in prolongations
the act of making longer the board's extension of the school year drew howls of protest

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2
as in additions
a smaller structure added to a main building the new extension will connect the house with what is now a freestanding garage

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Recent Examples of extensions Expand The Story With Follow-Up Content Build out extensions of viral content. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Any utility extensions would still require City Council approval on a case-by-case basis. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 But the proliferation of extensions has eroded future free-agent classes. Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Despite a succession of last-minute extensions by federal immigration authorities, time appears to be finally running out for thousands of Haitian immigrants in South Florida. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026 Since January, Inter Miami has signed 13 sponsorship deals, inclusive of new partners, renewals and extensions. Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026 Jamf observed roughly 80 cryptocurrency wallet extensions and 14 password managers in the target list. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 For extra length, add hair extensions that match the color and texture of your hair. Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 July 2026 The three former Hawks signed extensions to remain with Connor McDavid’s team. Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
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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
Noun
  • The Cavaliers did not make many meaningful roster additions this offseason.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
  • Philadelphia has long operated with a win-now mindset, and that reality has sparked renewed discussion about whether the front office will be able to make the kinds of additions that put the team over the top this year.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

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“Extensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensions. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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