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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
Competing against Paula Badosa of Spain during Day Two of the 2025 French Open, Osaka added a playful touch to her game-ready hairdo with hot pink extensions fashioned in the shape of flower heads.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
This past summer, Holmgren and Jalen Williams became eligible for extensions.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Gonzalez is likely due upwards of $31 million per season, based on other recent contract extensions signed by cornerbacks.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
The blonde hair extensions were new, too.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 25 May 2026
On the drawing board are new fragrance profiles and potential product line extensions, such as candles.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Kelly and Poupart think Achane will push for more from the the Dolphins, and that anticipated contract extensions by the Atlanta Falcons’ Bijan Robinson and Detroit Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs will/should impact Achane’s contract extension.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
And in April 1960, the plan was unveiled, announcing several street extensions and highways, including the $10 million North-West Expressway, or the Brookshire Freeway.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Others want extravagant, polished looks for a wedding or other occasion, but don’t have enough hair to even wear clip-in extensions.
—Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 9 May 2026
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
This past summer, Holmgren and Jalen Williams became eligible for extensions.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Gonzalez is likely due upwards of $31 million per season, based on other recent contract extensions signed by cornerbacks.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
The blonde hair extensions were new, too.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 25 May 2026
On the drawing board are new fragrance profiles and potential product line extensions, such as candles.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Kelly and Poupart think Achane will push for more from the the Dolphins, and that anticipated contract extensions by the Atlanta Falcons’ Bijan Robinson and Detroit Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs will/should impact Achane’s contract extension.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
And in April 1960, the plan was unveiled, announcing several street extensions and highways, including the $10 million North-West Expressway, or the Brookshire Freeway.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Others want extravagant, polished looks for a wedding or other occasion, but don’t have enough hair to even wear clip-in extensions.
—Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensions
Noun
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New additions include Somni in West Hollywood, Addison by William Bradley in San Diego, and Sons and Daughters in San Francisco.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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That being said, Breslow confirmed that the Red Sox have explored making external additions to help the team.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 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 30 May. 2026.
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