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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
Kelly and Poupart think Achane will push for more from the the Dolphins, and that anticipated contract extensions by the Atlanta Falcons’ Bijan Robinson and Detroit Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs will/should impact Achane’s contract extension.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The unions were so fruitful that the team eventually signed both pitchers to contract extensions.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
And in April 1960, the plan was unveiled, announcing several street extensions and highways, including the $10 million North-West Expressway, or the Brookshire Freeway.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Others want extravagant, polished looks for a wedding or other occasion, but don’t have enough hair to even wear clip-in extensions.
—Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 9 May 2026
With Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs and Falcons running back Bijan Robinson both eligible for extensions this offseason, the price to sign Hall long-term was only going to get expensive.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
How to use it Browse the website and download the Camelizer browser extensions.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 May 2026
George Paton and the Broncos have dished out a number of contract extensions in the past 18 months.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
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.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The unions were so fruitful that the team eventually signed both pitchers to contract extensions.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
And in April 1960, the plan was unveiled, announcing several street extensions and highways, including the $10 million North-West Expressway, or the Brookshire Freeway.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Others want extravagant, polished looks for a wedding or other occasion, but don’t have enough hair to even wear clip-in extensions.
—Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 9 May 2026
With Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs and Falcons running back Bijan Robinson both eligible for extensions this offseason, the price to sign Hall long-term was only going to get expensive.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
How to use it Browse the website and download the Camelizer browser extensions.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 May 2026
George Paton and the Broncos have dished out a number of contract extensions in the past 18 months.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
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.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensions
Noun
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The pair are the latest new additions to the second season of the FX series, alongside Tommy Lee Jones, Betty Gilpin, and Austin Amelio.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Gasper is particularly thrilled about two newer additions to the club, veteran Willson Contreras and Carlos Narváez, who’s in his sophomore season.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 May 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 20 May. 2026.
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