as in extension
the act of making longer
the indefinite prolongation of the ceasefire
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Recent Examples of prolongation
The prolongation was 242 days in 2023 and 346 days in 2024, according to the report.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolongation
extension
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The Vikings signed Van Ginkel to a two-year, $20 million contract during free agency in 2024 and tacked on a one-year, $23 million extension last offseason.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Simison noted that the Idaho 16 extension and improvements on Linder Road are expected to alleviate congestion on Ten Mile Road.—
Rose Evans
Updated May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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“Prolongation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolongation. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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