1
as in long
of great extent from end to end
she used a lengthy piece of rope to tie her dog to a tree
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2
as in far
lasting for a considerable time
the store manager gives new associates a lengthy sermon on the evils of shoplifting
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Recent Examples of lengthy
Jamie Simpson of Covington was sentenced in March to 60 years in prison for holding his wife captive and torturing her for hours before barricading himself inside her home in a lengthy standoff with police.
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Unlike older models that required lengthy pre-launch procedures, the DF-5C is transported in three modular sections to reduce preparation time.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
With a feather-light and ergonomic ear hook design, the earphones can sit securely on the wearer’s ears even during lengthy training sessions.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
According to Thug, that statement significantly harmed the defense and could’ve potentially led to him receiving a lengthy prison prison sentence.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Unlike older models that required lengthy pre-launch procedures, the DF-5C is transported in three modular sections to reduce preparation time.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
With a feather-light and ergonomic ear hook design, the earphones can sit securely on the wearer’s ears even during lengthy training sessions.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
According to Thug, that statement significantly harmed the defense and could’ve potentially led to him receiving a lengthy prison prison sentence.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthy
Adjective
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It’s been a long road, but one that has provided him with a chance to remain at the MLB level — and to pitch in the biggest games.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The three new watch models boast upgraded health features, fast charging, longer battery lives and a variety of finishes, styles and price points.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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All of the above meant working with prosthetics, like smaller teeth, a fake nose and elongated earlobes, which would emphasize Gladys’s predatory, avian quality.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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The mid-rise fit also hits slightly below the belly button for a more elongated look.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthy. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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