PROLONGATION Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

prolongation

noun

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the act of making longer the indefinite prolongation of the ceasefire

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Recent Examples of prolongation The prolongation was 242 days in 2023 and 346 days in 2024, according to the report. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026

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extension

Noun

Pavel Mintyukov signs contract extension with Ducks Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has agreed to five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Ducks, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The 49ers have been looking for a trade partner for Aiyuk, who signed a four-year, $120 million extension with the 49ers in August 2024.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

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