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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
There’s more aerodynamic downforce courtesy of wild new body extensions, with louvers on the front wheel arches (presumably to let air escape the wheel well), a larger rear wing, new underbody diffusers, and aerodisc rear wheels.
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ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Among last year’s top 30, only six players actually made it to free agency, and 23 players signed extensions at some point after our list was published.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Some are seeking better time slots paired with digital extensions that can net them bigger contracts from TV networks desperate to break free from diminishing pay TV revenue.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Rodriguez points to advances in domain name system security extensions (DNSSEC), which uses digital signatures based on public-key cryptography to strengthen the authentication of the domain name system.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
The company asked for a 10-year permit that would be subject to three five-year extensions, given the lifecycle of the equipment lasts 20 years.
—Sofi Zeman
may 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Accommodations at Eau are designed as serene extensions of the shoreline.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
States showing good-faith effort may receive extensions until December 31, 2028.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Now it’s being promoted by Invest Qatar, the government’s inward investment agency, alongside newer lifelines such as rent waivers and regulatory filing extensions which have been offered in response to the regional disruption caused by the Iran conflict.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Among last year’s top 30, only six players actually made it to free agency, and 23 players signed extensions at some point after our list was published.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Some are seeking better time slots paired with digital extensions that can net them bigger contracts from TV networks desperate to break free from diminishing pay TV revenue.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Rodriguez points to advances in domain name system security extensions (DNSSEC), which uses digital signatures based on public-key cryptography to strengthen the authentication of the domain name system.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
The company asked for a 10-year permit that would be subject to three five-year extensions, given the lifecycle of the equipment lasts 20 years.
—Sofi Zeman
may 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Accommodations at Eau are designed as serene extensions of the shoreline.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
States showing good-faith effort may receive extensions until December 31, 2028.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Now it’s being promoted by Invest Qatar, the government’s inward investment agency, alongside newer lifelines such as rent waivers and regulatory filing extensions which have been offered in response to the regional disruption caused by the Iran conflict.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensions
Noun
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Two Patriots veteran free-agent additions, outside linebacker Dre’Mont Jones and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, addressed the media on Thursday as the offseason workout program wrapped up for the week.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now, the Jets will hope these new additions translate into wins, with the goal of turning around a franchise that hasn’t made the playoffs in 15 seasons.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 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 8 May. 2026.
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