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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
Eligibility extensions Some college athletes, such as quarterback Diego Pavia, who most recently played for Vanderbilt University, have sued the NCAA to extend their eligibility beyond the current limit of four seasons and five calendar years.
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Andrew Urbaczewski, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
During similar situations in the past, the Rams awarded then record-breaking extensions to defensive lineman Aaron Donald, running back Todd Gurley and quarterback Jared Goff.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Seasonal shapes and newer product extensions may carry different labels — and those labels tell you exactly what changed.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Purchasing human hair extensions of any kind is not a one-size-fits-all indulgence.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
Borrowers will either need to sell or refinance by the time the term is up, though some lenders offer term extensions.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Getting a labiaplasty—or breast implants, Botox injections, spray tans, or lash extensions—is par for the course in Utah Mormon beauty culture.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
Otherwise, extensions will be capped at seven years, and players signing with new teams are limited to a maximum of six.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The initial lease term is five years, with options for nine additional five-year extensions.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Andrew Urbaczewski, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
During similar situations in the past, the Rams awarded then record-breaking extensions to defensive lineman Aaron Donald, running back Todd Gurley and quarterback Jared Goff.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Seasonal shapes and newer product extensions may carry different labels — and those labels tell you exactly what changed.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Purchasing human hair extensions of any kind is not a one-size-fits-all indulgence.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
Borrowers will either need to sell or refinance by the time the term is up, though some lenders offer term extensions.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Getting a labiaplasty—or breast implants, Botox injections, spray tans, or lash extensions—is par for the course in Utah Mormon beauty culture.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
Otherwise, extensions will be capped at seven years, and players signing with new teams are limited to a maximum of six.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The initial lease term is five years, with options for nine additional five-year extensions.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensions
Noun
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The Royals believer their new additions raise the overall floor of their roster.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The additions of super utilityman Willi Castro and TJ Rumfield provide a lens into how the Rockies’ brass wants to reshape and improve.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2026.
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