as in long
lasting for a considerable time
before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects
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Recent Examples of long-term
For operations with heavy upload demands or strict uptime requirements, Cox’s dedicated fiber plans or a full-fiber alternative may be the better long-term investment.
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Because of his declining athleticism, there should be concern about giving Grisham a long-term deal.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Our partners are long-term, valuable partners.
—Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Bellinger seems like a no-brainer for the Yankees to target for a long-term reunion deal this winter.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Because of his declining athleticism, there should be concern about giving Grisham a long-term deal.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Our partners are long-term, valuable partners.
—Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Bellinger seems like a no-brainer for the Yankees to target for a long-term reunion deal this winter.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-term
Adjective
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Security confiscated several long, heavy sticks.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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The first Black cemetery in Tarrant County, home to the remains of more than 500 veterans, was rededicated on Veterans Day after a months-long restoration effort.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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Nonetheless, the suits could prove costly and lengthy—potentially having a material impact on the company’s bottom line.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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There have been lengthy shutdowns before, including several others that stretched on for more than two weeks.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-term. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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