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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
Only one request for a 30-day extension may be granted.
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
The plant received extensions on its eventual decommissioning, which is scheduled for 2030.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Montiel’s remarks frame a twofold ambition: to boost national and international visibility for Andalusian projects and to position Cádiz —and by extension Andalusia— as a versatile, world-ready shoot locale.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 1 Sep. 2025
For now, the next focus is nailing down the extension element of the overall experience.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
The plant received extensions on its eventual decommissioning, which is scheduled for 2030.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Montiel’s remarks frame a twofold ambition: to boost national and international visibility for Andalusian projects and to position Cádiz —and by extension Andalusia— as a versatile, world-ready shoot locale.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 1 Sep. 2025
For now, the next focus is nailing down the extension element of the overall experience.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extension
Noun
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Generally, the day begins with stretching and a light lift in the weight room.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Both groups showed less shrinkage than expected from previous research, possibly because even balance and stretching produces brain benefits.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Sep. 2025
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In addition to grape stem cells, the fast-absorbing spray includes caffeine and antioxidant-rich arugula leaf extract to help keep fallout at bay.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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In addition to its luxury suites the Four Seasons has eleven villas available for rental.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Extension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extension. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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