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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
Paramount’s core belief is that brand extensions — including, in the current vernacular, immersive experiences such as restaurants — can’t be exploitative.
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Greene also says using braiding hair or extensions that match your natural texture can help camouflage inevitable frizz.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
While some council members supported the extra days, deadline extensions will be up to Community Development Director Scott McCullough, not the City Council.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 June 2026
Finally, the Small Business Plan ($55 per month, billed annually) includes four business phone lines and unlimited extensions.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
The declaration allows the state to access low-interest emergency loans and credit extensions for eligible producers.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 16 June 2026
However, its authorities expired in 2023, requiring stopgap, temporary extensions.
—W. Craig Vanderwagen, STAT, 16 June 2026
All shows are conceived with an eye towards franchising the IP across the Disney ecosystem with consumer product extensions, like toys and clothing, experiences, including Disney parks, cruises and tours, and music, including soundtracks and concerts.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 June 2026
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Greene also says using braiding hair or extensions that match your natural texture can help camouflage inevitable frizz.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
While some council members supported the extra days, deadline extensions will be up to Community Development Director Scott McCullough, not the City Council.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 June 2026
Finally, the Small Business Plan ($55 per month, billed annually) includes four business phone lines and unlimited extensions.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
The declaration allows the state to access low-interest emergency loans and credit extensions for eligible producers.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 16 June 2026
However, its authorities expired in 2023, requiring stopgap, temporary extensions.
—W. Craig Vanderwagen, STAT, 16 June 2026
All shows are conceived with an eye towards franchising the IP across the Disney ecosystem with consumer product extensions, like toys and clothing, experiences, including Disney parks, cruises and tours, and music, including soundtracks and concerts.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensions
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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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Texas, Florida, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Arizona and Mississippi ranked among the top 10 states for new solar additions.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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New additions include Rocket Lab, Astera Labs, Teradyne, Nebius, and CoreWeave, while Verisk, Cognizant, Insmed, Zscaler, and Charter Communications will be removed from the index.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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“Extensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensions. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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