as in prolonged
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as in lengthened
to make longer
the highway project was protracted by years of litigation
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protracted
Adjective
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This combination of active weather and prolonged cold may bring a continued stretch of winter disruptions for many Americans.—
Artemis Moshtaghian,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025 -
On the unscripted side, two separate and prolific indie buyers said all the major documentaries are carrying $10 million sticker prices — which makes for prolonged and complex negotiations, many over worldwide rights.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After nearly six years of anticipation and interminable delays, the Peabody project has been scrapped by the city of Roanoke.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2025
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The wait was interminable, but Isak was unconcerned.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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At one point, Brooklyn’s residential footprint extended west of Illinois Route 3 to the river.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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Auburn extended the lead to 26 halfway through the second half, but that was when Gates made a change in his lineup, subbing in an entire five of nonstarters that included Marques Warrick.—
Grant Salsman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Kraven, as played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in longish hair and a beard but not much else that really distinguishes him (he’s ripped!—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2024
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The Goons had expensive vehicles and no curfews and longish hair that hung in their eyes.—
Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
21 June 2024
Adjective
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There’s no denying that Hearst’s dollar went further in that the film is overlong but beautifully framed, wonderfully optimistic about true love, and spectacularly costumed right down to the Frenchmen in tights.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
18 June 2024
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And the slightly overlong story is helped along by a steady stream of laughs, remarkably more than expected given the premise.—
Christopher Barnard,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2024
Verb
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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However, operating expenses increased, with selling, general, and administrative costs rising 19%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Mestre said older pertussis patients often come into the emergency room after facing a persistent cough that does not go away after a week or so.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump took office last month at a time of persistent pessimism among Americans, with an average satisfaction score across key elements of U.S. life hovering at just 38%.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Protracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protracted. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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