extension
noun
an act or instance of extending, lengthening, stretching out, or enlarging the scope of something.
extensions
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pluralof extension.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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While exploring these anxieties through different angles, “Friends” and “In-Laws” emerged as natural extensions of the franchise, according to executive producer Jordana Hochman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
But the historic varieties "withstand drought and extreme heat better", particularly Carnaroli Classico which has awns -- slender, bristle-like extensions -- which are thought to help protect it against both heat and cold.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
The renewal is the latest in a series of contract extensions at Chelsea designed to reward established and emerging players while maintaining the club's wage structure.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Faculty “also describe challenges around deadlines due to students’ competing commitments, including frequent requests for extensions and difficulties communicating pro-actively when work cannot be completed on time.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Since she came to America, she had always braided her hair with long extensions, always alarmed at how much it cost.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
