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as in stretching
the act of making longer
the board's extension of the school year drew howls of protest
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Recent Examples of extension
Shortly after the incident, ABC signed Kimmel to a one-year contract extension that is due to keep him on the air until May 2027.
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David Bauder, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
However, a city spokesperson said the Platonoffs asked for and received an extension on their hearing.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Before Judge Cousins holds a hearing, attorneys for the NCAA (and by extension the CSC) will likely file a reply brief.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Charlamagne, who just signed a five-year extension with iHeartMedia, was happy to see Williams’ message delivered to the world.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
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David Bauder, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
However, a city spokesperson said the Platonoffs asked for and received an extension on their hearing.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Before Judge Cousins holds a hearing, attorneys for the NCAA (and by extension the CSC) will likely file a reply brief.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Charlamagne, who just signed a five-year extension with iHeartMedia, was happy to see Williams’ message delivered to the world.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extension
Noun
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Day sessions usually include something energizing like yoga or mat Pilates, while evenings offer stretching and meditation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Actor and producer Vidyut Jammwal will play the noble — and limb-stretching — Dhalsim in the upcoming Street Fighter adaptation.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In addition to racking up points with your favorite hotel brands or airlines, Orbitz offers exclusive members-only prices that save you money on current and future reservations.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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In addition, the complex would have 79 one-family homes for sale.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The prolongation was 242 days in 2023 and 346 days in 2024, according to the report.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Extension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extension. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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