as in extended
to make longer
I had to lengthen the handle of the paint roller in order to reach the top of the wall
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Recent Examples of lengthened
To improve safety, the transportation division has lengthened no passing zones and added flashing yellow beacons to no passing zones signs, Ronaldson said.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
These changes are usually framed in terms of climate change, which has lengthened fire seasons and weakened ecosystems in complex ways.
—River Selby
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Following the brand’s popular launch of Lash Sculpt back in 2024, REFY has now added a rich brown shade to the viral mascara for softer lashes that look separated, lifted, and lengthened.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
San Diego also lengthened its lineup with outfielders Ryan O’Hearn and Ramon Laureano from the Orioles, firmed up its catching with Freddy Fermin from Kansas City, and deepened its rotation with Nestor Cortes — tentatively set to oppose Robbie Ray on Tuesday.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2025
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
These changes are usually framed in terms of climate change, which has lengthened fire seasons and weakened ecosystems in complex ways.
—River Selby
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Following the brand’s popular launch of Lash Sculpt back in 2024, REFY has now added a rich brown shade to the viral mascara for softer lashes that look separated, lifted, and lengthened.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
San Diego also lengthened its lineup with outfielders Ryan O’Hearn and Ramon Laureano from the Orioles, firmed up its catching with Freddy Fermin from Kansas City, and deepened its rotation with Nestor Cortes — tentatively set to oppose Robbie Ray on Tuesday.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthened
Verb
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The cells extended nerve fibers in both directions, toward the head and tail, to connect with the host spinal tissue.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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The takeaway came one play after the Cowboys’ drive was extended by a personal foul on Eagles safety Reed Blankenship on a third-and-22.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The win over O’Malley stretched his winning streak to 11 straight.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday, the alert stretched from South Haven, Michigan, to Ludington, Michigan.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For example, Doak kicked on so impressively at Middlesbrough in 2024-25 that his value increased to the point that Bournemouth paid £25m for him.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The rate of lifetime depression among women has increased by over 40% in the last decade, yet periods like postpartum and perimenopause remain under-addressed in mainstream mental health care.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Inside, lawmakers milled around the Senate chamber as a long day threatened to be prolonged.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
2 Sep. 2025
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This pattern suggests the current solar maximum could be prolonged.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Lengthened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthened. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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