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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Trump could also give himself a 30-day extension to continue operations.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This extension of Josh's sentence comes at the same time that his fourth, and final, appeal of his 2021 conviction is working its way through the courts.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Prolongation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolongation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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