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
Bobrovsky reportedly wants a lengthy deal — numbers circulating are a six-year deal paying an average of $7 million per year.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
The three men’s alignment on that philosophical premise means that Víg’s scores rarely require lengthy revision rounds.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
Readers were presented with a lengthy retelling of a sole critic who argues that blue zones are built on flawed demographic assumptions, questionable age validation, and statistical anomalies.
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Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 June 2026
The project initially was estimated to cost $500 million and to be completed in 2021, but by selecting historic Jackson Park for the site of the center led to a lengthy federal review process and legal challenges.
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Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
The three men’s alignment on that philosophical premise means that Víg’s scores rarely require lengthy revision rounds.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
Readers were presented with a lengthy retelling of a sole critic who argues that blue zones are built on flawed demographic assumptions, questionable age validation, and statistical anomalies.
—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 June 2026
The project initially was estimated to cost $500 million and to be completed in 2021, but by selecting historic Jackson Park for the site of the center led to a lengthy federal review process and legal challenges.
—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthy
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Early jockeying could begin shortly after the midterms, but candidates with stronger name ID may have a longer runway.
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Another child was rescued from the rubble in Venezuela’s La Guaira region, marking a poignant moment at the close of a long and emotionally charged day of crisis response on Saturday.
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The shoes featured an ultra-elongated and sharp pointed toe that added a modern twist to the traditional pump silhouette.
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This model is designed to fit an elongated toilet and is powered by a standard GFCI outlet.
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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