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 designer is also committed to introducing new categories, such as leather goods and fragrances and cosmetics in due time, as well as lifestyle extensions in the decorative art space. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Last week, Ruiz and Enrique signed contract extensions to remain with PSG until 2028 (with a further one-year option) and 2030, respectively. — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Hold onto your extensions, something big is happening in the Bravoverse. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Prosecutors have asked the court for extensions in both April and July, saying more time was needed before making a decision. — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

LinkedIn beat two lawsuits over its practice of scanning users’ browser extensions, with a judge granting the Microsoft subsidiary’s motion to dismiss the cases. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026

If that analysis determines a project needs additional infrastructure, the developer must pay for those project-specific improvements including main extensions, line upgrades and capacity improvements. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026