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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
Judge Lewis Liman will have to decide whether to allow any extensions of the deadline to accommodate late depositions.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
But the Cowboys, who gave out big extensions to wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott, couldn't come to terms with him on a new deal, which led to Jones receiving plenty of criticism.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
With a farm-to-table philosophy, CHES and Calilo Restaurant serve as extensions of the resort’s deeper mission—honoring Ios’ heritage.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Both browsers support extensions, but Chrome offers a far broader selection, with everything from Privacy Badger to Similarweb.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
The plant received extensions on its eventual decommissioning, which is scheduled for 2030.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Guard members usually need to be on orders for more than 30 days to qualify for benefits, and multiple extensions to orders can sometimes cause interruptions.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
In January, Angel City attempted to secure both sisters for the foreseeable future by signing the duo to contract extensions through 2028.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Those businesses are under pressure from the state to open, because the state deadline for becoming operational was June 1, though business owners may apply for extensions.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
But the Cowboys, who gave out big extensions to wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott, couldn't come to terms with him on a new deal, which led to Jones receiving plenty of criticism.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
With a farm-to-table philosophy, CHES and Calilo Restaurant serve as extensions of the resort’s deeper mission—honoring Ios’ heritage.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Both browsers support extensions, but Chrome offers a far broader selection, with everything from Privacy Badger to Similarweb.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
The plant received extensions on its eventual decommissioning, which is scheduled for 2030.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Guard members usually need to be on orders for more than 30 days to qualify for benefits, and multiple extensions to orders can sometimes cause interruptions.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
In January, Angel City attempted to secure both sisters for the foreseeable future by signing the duo to contract extensions through 2028.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Those businesses are under pressure from the state to open, because the state deadline for becoming operational was June 1, though business owners may apply for extensions.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensions
Noun
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The Royals — who made a few quality starting additions — decided his best fit would be as a full-time relief pitcher.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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CultureBanx noted that these aren’t just shelf additions, they’re anchored by digital storytelling, influencer partnerships, and in-store displays that celebrate culture.—
Kori Hale,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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 16 Sep. 2025.
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