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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
Nitrate pollution is a big problem for low-income, rural residents across the United States, said Samuel Sandoval Solis, a professor at the University of California-Davis and an extension specialist in water resources management.
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The Knicks will not have room on their payroll to stay beneath the second apron, re-sign Mitchell Robinson to a contract extension and match a competing offer when Diawara becomes a free agent.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams figured to be a contract extension candidate this offseason after the Cowboys acquired him at the trade deadline in November, but the two sides instead decided to restructure his deal and push money down the line.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Critics of the decades-long extension argue projects could fluctuate across mayoral administrations, which may have differing opinions on where investments should go.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The Knicks will not have room on their payroll to stay beneath the second apron, re-sign Mitchell Robinson to a contract extension and match a competing offer when Diawara becomes a free agent.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams figured to be a contract extension candidate this offseason after the Cowboys acquired him at the trade deadline in November, but the two sides instead decided to restructure his deal and push money down the line.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Critics of the decades-long extension argue projects could fluctuate across mayoral administrations, which may have differing opinions on where investments should go.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extension
Noun
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Then get here a little early, jumps on the BOSU ball, stretching, taping, and trying to stay warm as long as possible.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just five minutes of mindful movement, like gentle stretching or a quick yoga flow, can help lower stress hormones and support your body’s natural anti-inflammatory defenses.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In addition to Slattery, Mardie Frye, Charlie Watson and Jayde Hudson scored goals in the shootout for Centennial.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add remaining meringue in 3 batches, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition until only a few streaks of meringue remain (err on the side of undermixing to keep the cake batter billowy).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 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 5 Apr. 2026.
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