as in lengthened
to make longer
would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible
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Recent Examples of prolonged
Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
During prolonged runs, blood gets diverted away from the intestines, possibly triggering damage and inflammation.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
However, home plate umpire Derek Thomas, who previously ejected Aaron Boone for arguing a correct strike call in the third inning, ruled the pitch a ball and prolonged Smith’s at-bat.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Beyond political costs, the prolonged removal processes carry a growing financial toll.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
During prolonged runs, blood gets diverted away from the intestines, possibly triggering damage and inflammation.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The stalls result in a loss of thrust and, if prolonged, may cause engine damage or failure.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
However, home plate umpire Derek Thomas, who previously ejected Aaron Boone for arguing a correct strike call in the third inning, ruled the pitch a ball and prolonged Smith’s at-bat.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolonged
Verb
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To improve safety, the transportation division has lengthened no passing zones and added flashing yellow beacons to no passing zones signs, Ronaldson said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Ernst was a focus of major attention during the protracted discussion over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's confirmation.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
30 Aug. 2025
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The alternative is a protracted and costly legal battle.—
Vincent Turley,
Hartford Courant,
21 Aug. 2025
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
Adjective
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When the front door opens, they’re greeted by an androgynous person with longish hair, thick eyebrows and a deep voice.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Pontiac’s Firebird had a longish life in car years, with four generations spanning 1967 to 2002.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
27 June 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
Adjective
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DaSilva said that, aside from Gabrielle, tropical development elsewhere in the Atlantic is likely to remain minimal because of a strong area of high pressure and the persistent dry, dusty air in the middle of the ocean.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Facing China's growing activity in the Arctic, along with Russia's persistent military presence, the Pentagon has called for a stronger posture and enhanced capabilities.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 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
Adjective
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Their new collaboration is more satisfying than that uneven and overlong puzzle box, not to mention more readily coherent as a narrative.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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Yet the historical resonance falls flat amid the film’s overlong runtime, unlikable characters and shaky accents that most actors stumble in and out of.—
Itzel Luna,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Prolonged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolonged. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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