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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
The dispute kept lawmakers for months from passing a timely budget, leading ultimately to a deal in June that required two extensions of Florida’s legislative session.
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Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
The league and players have had two extensions and have met in person several times this week.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The league and the players had two previous extensions and met several times this week.
—Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Permission to operate boats on the lake is granted by the city for five-year periods with renewable five-year extensions.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The Senate earlier rejected a vote on extensions but talks continue.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Republican and Democratic senators are considering extensions of one to two years.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The league and the players have had two previous extensions and have met in person several times this week.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
To date, its existence has relied on a patchwork of short-term extensions — sometimes two years, sometimes just a few months.
—Lee Fleisher, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
The league and players have had two extensions and have met in person several times this week.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The league and the players had two previous extensions and met several times this week.
—Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Permission to operate boats on the lake is granted by the city for five-year periods with renewable five-year extensions.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The Senate earlier rejected a vote on extensions but talks continue.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Republican and Democratic senators are considering extensions of one to two years.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The league and the players have had two previous extensions and have met in person several times this week.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
To date, its existence has relied on a patchwork of short-term extensions — sometimes two years, sometimes just a few months.
—Lee Fleisher, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensions
Noun
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The new convention center may help, as have the additions of parks and green space throughout the neighborhood, and the Arts District remains a hotspot for prestigious entertainment.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Angel City Football Club’s week of additions ended Friday with the acquisition of defender Emily Sams in a trade with the Orlando Pride.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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 14 Jan. 2026.
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