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
“This will leave many of the more vulnerable reliant on extensions, payment-in-kind amendments costly refinancing or sponsor support,” says Moody’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 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
Axons are the long extensions that allow neurons to transmit electrical signals to other cells.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Not much to see. First three aisles are for hair. Shampoo, conditioner, extensions, dyes, lots of chemical things I don’t understand. Aisle three is makeup. Aisle four is equipment.”
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
