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 series is designed as a multi-platform franchise with potential extensions into comics, games and merchandise. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026

When the federal government funds programs only through short-term extensions, local governments are prevented from effectively planning and implementing disaster management budgets. — Jaclyn De Medicci Bruneau, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Polly Bibby, 26, an illustrator, decided to try classic eyelash extensions ahead of her big day compared to her usual minimal makeup look. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

In 2024 DeepMind released AlphaFold3’s inference code and made its model weights available for academic research, and independent groups have since developed their own versions and extensions. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026

The board unanimously approved contract extensions between the county and the towns of Burns Harbor, Chesterton, Kouts, and Hebron, and the City of Valparaiso for services provided by the Porter County Animal Shelter through the end of the year. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

By integrating these extensions, organizations create unique market indicators that attract target audiences and align digital identity with enterprise objectives. — Matt Overman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Versant is creating direct-to-consumer extensions for CNBC and MS NOW as both platforms have strong brands and engaged audiences, Lazarus said. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

According to the complaint, Brightline Investment Holdings has failed to pay down its loan or make any interest payments since December of 2025, even after seeking multiple extensions and postponing the maturity date of the loan. — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026