as in extension
the act of making longer
his habitual prolonging of any task so that it fills up an entire afternoon
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as in lengthening
to make longer
would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible
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Recent Examples of prolonging
Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
The country’s new leaders must recognize that a failure to meet the international community’s expectations of political reform and transparency risks prolonging the country’s exclusion, deepening its instability, and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
—Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
What Happens Next Navarro is expected to file further appeals in the records case, potentially prolonging the legal battle.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
At the same time, economists and fiscal hawks are raising concerns about the fiscal impact of prolonging the cuts, with the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimating that extending all the provisions could add more than $5 trillion to the deficit through fiscal year 2035.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
The true story about the death of Paul and Lydia’s son is revealed late in the series, and keeping it obscured for that long doesn’t serve any purpose other than prolonging the suspense.
—Nina Metz Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 13 Dec. 2024
New approaches replace the mineral oil with natural esters to allow the interior of the transformer to safely reach higher temperatures, prolonging the device’s lifespan in the process.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024
After all, time is money, so there's a cost to delaying good financial decisions or prolonging bad ones, like keeping too much cash or putting off doing an estate plan.
—Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
North Korea has also faced allegations of providing Russia with artillery systems, missiles, and other military equipment, potentially aiding Putin in prolonging the nearly three-year war in Ukraine.
—Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
With a 12-month extension prolonging his deal to 2026, Newcastle could command a reasonable fee for the 27-year-old, even if Howe is loath to lose him.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
The country’s new leaders must recognize that a failure to meet the international community’s expectations of political reform and transparency risks prolonging the country’s exclusion, deepening its instability, and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
—Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
What Happens Next Navarro is expected to file further appeals in the records case, potentially prolonging the legal battle.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
At the same time, economists and fiscal hawks are raising concerns about the fiscal impact of prolonging the cuts, with the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimating that extending all the provisions could add more than $5 trillion to the deficit through fiscal year 2035.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
The true story about the death of Paul and Lydia’s son is revealed late in the series, and keeping it obscured for that long doesn’t serve any purpose other than prolonging the suspense.
—Nina Metz Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 13 Dec. 2024
New approaches replace the mineral oil with natural esters to allow the interior of the transformer to safely reach higher temperatures, prolonging the device’s lifespan in the process.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024
After all, time is money, so there's a cost to delaying good financial decisions or prolonging bad ones, like keeping too much cash or putting off doing an estate plan.
—Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
North Korea has also faced allegations of providing Russia with artillery systems, missiles, and other military equipment, potentially aiding Putin in prolonging the nearly three-year war in Ukraine.
—Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolonging
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With a double-wing extension, the compact home offers more interior space while still being portable and easy to relocate.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Canucks would prefer to work out an extension over simply exercising their team option this summer.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The six-month pause due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA work stoppages created a pipeline logjam at most streamers, including Netflix, for the second half of 2024 and 2025, further lengthening the gaps between seasons.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
27 Dec. 2024
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Lifting, lengthening, feathering, and deep-dark dramatizing—Lancôme's Lash Idôle Waterproof Mascara hooks us every time.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Knicks picked up their 14th win in the last 18 games with a dominant wire-to-wire 139-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, extending their winning streak to four games.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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This also helps reduce fading of textiles and furniture, thereby extending its life.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Made to the same exacting standards as its French sibling, there are now over 100 wineries - and to house discerning Milanese - an increasing number of hotels.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Bed count threshold Student housing developments are increasing in size, according to Zachary Westover, associate director of sales and marketing at Up Campus Living, a developer, investor and manager of off-campus student housing and campus-area real estate.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Prolonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolonging. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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