wiglet

noun

Definition of wigletnext
as in extension

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  1. extension
  2. switch
  3. postiche
Noun
  • Now, those extensions could end up on the chopping block, Burak said, as states seek ways to manage Medicaid losses.
    — Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In May, Peevy was given a contract extension through 2031, the financial terms of which have not been disclosed.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of extension
Noun
  • One researcher involved in model development told the South China Morning Post that his team’s existing training pipelines depend on CUDA, making a hardware switch far from straightforward.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Vuskovic moved in the opposite direction in July — without kicking a ball for Spurs in a competitive fixture — breaking Brighton’s club transfer record with his £46m switch.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of switch
Noun
  • The team included makeup and hair artist Aly Webby, prosthetics artist Simon Rose, wigmaker Alex Rouse and facial hair postiche maker Sarah Weatherburn.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022
Definition of postiche
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