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extensions

NOUN

enlargement, continuation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delay development expansion increase postponement

STRONG

addendum addition adjunct amplification annex appendage appendix arm augmentation branch broadening compass dilatation distension elongation extent lengthening orbit production prolongation protraction purview radius reach scope span spread stretch stretching supplement sweep widening wing

WEAK

continuing drawing out spreading out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease

STRONG

base body lessening shortening subtraction

WEAK

abbreviation abridgment compression contraction curtailment reduction

Example Sentences

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These results are not direct extensions of the W state experiment, but they show why better control and measurement of complex entanglement remains so important.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

“However, markets are likely to view this with considerable skepticism, given the recent escalation and the repeated extensions of projected timelines for ending hostilities since the conflict began.”

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Brentford boss Keith Andrews can avoid having to replace a considerable amount of Premier League experience this summer by triggering a trio of extensions.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The iconic and disputed creator of the French dip sandwich is slated to shutter March 29 after eight months of closure extensions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

If the higher note is labelled 11add11, don't include the chord extensions that aren't named.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones