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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
As someone who usually gets Gel-X extensions, I was intrigued by the promise of a healthier alternative that still offered the durability and longevity of hard gel.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Other guests sported subtle transformations, swapping their signature styles for straight extensions and sunset coloring.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
But the extensions are not just about providing high-quality, safe, and cheap energy.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
Some small and rural hospitals are eligible for three-year extensions.
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Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
Opponents argue agencies could avoid some of the service cuts officials have warned about by pausing capital improvement projects, including extensions.
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Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Haitians were first granted TPS in 2010 after a catastrophic earthquake, with extensions given as gang violence displaced more than a million people, according to court documents.
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Gisela Salomon,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
For years, Vanderpump and her husband, Ken Todd, have transformed physical spaces into extensions of her television universe.
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Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Other guests sported subtle transformations, swapping their signature styles for straight extensions and sunset coloring.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
But the extensions are not just about providing high-quality, safe, and cheap energy.
—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
Some small and rural hospitals are eligible for three-year extensions.
—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
Opponents argue agencies could avoid some of the service cuts officials have warned about by pausing capital improvement projects, including extensions.
—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Haitians were first granted TPS in 2010 after a catastrophic earthquake, with extensions given as gang violence displaced more than a million people, according to court documents.
—
Gisela Salomon,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
For years, Vanderpump and her husband, Ken Todd, have transformed physical spaces into extensions of her television universe.
—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensions
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The tips of the arms were primarily used for bends, while elongations were more frequent closer to the body.
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The three free-agent additions came in a flurry Wednesday after the Lakers pulled off an aggressive trade for center Walker Kessler.
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This approach allows the PLAN to maximize the effectiveness of both its existing carriers and future additions to the fleet.
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“Extensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensions. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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