Synonyms of lengthy
Examples of lengthy in a Sentence
The process is both lengthy and costly.
a series of lengthy delays
Lengthier trips require more planning.
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Football already has more interruptions than before, largely because of VAR and lengthy stoppages.
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Tom Burrows, New York Times, 17 June 2026
There was a lengthy delay between the top and bottom of the second while the grounds crew attempted to dry the infield.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
The lengthy payment rule is an annual exercise in which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which oversees the ACA, can set new standards for coverage.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
In January, Brooklyn uploaded a lengthy statement about his relationship with his parents.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
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Tom Burrows, New York Times, 17 June 2026
There was a lengthy delay between the top and bottom of the second while the grounds crew attempted to dry the infield.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
The lengthy payment rule is an annual exercise in which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which oversees the ACA, can set new standards for coverage.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
In January, Brooklyn uploaded a lengthy statement about his relationship with his parents.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lengthy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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