Synonyms of extensions

extensions

noun

plural of extension

1

as in prolongations

the act of making longer

the board's extension of the school year drew howls of protest

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prolongations
• elongations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abbreviations
• cutbacks
• curtailments
• shortenings
• abridgments

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• additions
• annexes
• wings
• penthouses
• arms
• ells

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of extensions

The city will not unreasonably withhold lease extensions if the center meets its performance requirements. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Has the Department granted TruStage any extensions or other regulatory relief related to this incident? — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

If malware or phishing may have caused the theft, update your software, run a strong antivirus software scan where supported and remove suspicious apps or browser extensions. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Colt Emerson, Cooper Pratt and Luis Lara put pen to paper on extensions before even appearing in an MLB game. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026

The city previously issued bonds in 2024 to finance sewer system extensions. — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Transitioning to electric transport allows remote mines to avoid spending millions of dollars on high-voltage grid extensions. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

Similarly, across the state, dockets show that lawyers received seven or more extensions in dozens of cases before filing Finley letters or nothing at all. — Samantha Melamed, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2026

Adjustable levelers add stability, and the breadboard extensions hold drop-in leaves that are especially helpful for your larger gatherings. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2026