as in lengthened
to make longer
in his paintings the artist elongated the bodies of angels to give them a spiritual quality
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Recent Examples of elongated
These machine-washable shorts are beautifully balanced for petite frames, with a mid-rise fit that visually extends the waist and a shorter inseam that keeps legs looking elongated.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
The toe cap decorates the shoe’s elongated and sharp pointy toe.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
This season, there's a standout style for every occasion, from raffia bags for PTO days and East-West silhouettes for nights out to elongated clutches for weddings and special events.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026
With its scaly armor, pointy ears, elongated snout, and curved claws, the armadillo is undeniably odd-looking.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Giant titanium face sculptures from previous installations reappear among the vessel surfaces, while elongated, twisting faces hang throughout the space.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
When the impactor struck at 10 kilometers per second, the resulting basin became too elongated compared to the real South Pole–Aitken basin.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
His home, along with many others, was attached to the narrow, elongated 25th District that runs along the coast to Miami Beach.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Tubular breasts are elongated rather than rounded and generally occur when breast tissue doesn't develop normally during puberty, per the Cleveland Clinic.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
The toe cap decorates the shoe’s elongated and sharp pointy toe.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
This season, there's a standout style for every occasion, from raffia bags for PTO days and East-West silhouettes for nights out to elongated clutches for weddings and special events.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026
With its scaly armor, pointy ears, elongated snout, and curved claws, the armadillo is undeniably odd-looking.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Giant titanium face sculptures from previous installations reappear among the vessel surfaces, while elongated, twisting faces hang throughout the space.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
When the impactor struck at 10 kilometers per second, the resulting basin became too elongated compared to the real South Pole–Aitken basin.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
His home, along with many others, was attached to the narrow, elongated 25th District that runs along the coast to Miami Beach.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Tubular breasts are elongated rather than rounded and generally occur when breast tissue doesn't develop normally during puberty, per the Cleveland Clinic.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongated
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Although the list of edible foods that double as fish bait could be lengthened, there are as many natural baits little known or used by the average fisherman.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Whether enjoyed neat, over ice, lengthened with premium tonic, or served in the elegant simplicity of a Martini, Cygnet is crafted to elevate every gin-drinking occasion.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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According to the agreement, the two sides are supposed to negotiate the issues in 60 days but Baghaei said the deadline could be extended if necessary.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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From packed streets to neighborhood businesses, the excitement surrounding the team's title has extended well beyond basketball.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The lead stretched to 12 before Brunson and the Knicks rallied again, cutting the lead down to five halfway through the quarter.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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But the short stay stretched into a month, and the once-polite guest turned rude, demanding and increasingly hostile, according to Vanity Fair.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Rainbow flick The chances of seeing this skill — some might call it a circus act — being performed at the World Cup this summer increased significantly on the back of Neymar being named in the Brazil squad.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Economic output has also increased, up 24% over the same period, government data show.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The link between maternal stress and premature birth is complex, but a growing body of research suggests that prolonged psychological strain increases the risk of babies being born early, experts say.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Marsch and Canada prolonged their decision to name the starting goalkeeper.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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“Elongated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongated. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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