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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San Diego County has a lengthy history of jail deaths, although the rate has declined in recent years under Sheriff Kelly Martinez.
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Just like most portable lock boxes, this one is secured with a three-digit code and comes with a lengthy adjustable steel cable that can’t be cut or broken.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Gavin Newsom responded to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s weekend salvo against broadcasters and their coverage of the Iran War in a lengthy interview at SXSW.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Videos shared online showed lengthy waits at airports in major cities across the country.
—Dan Gallo, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Just like most portable lock boxes, this one is secured with a three-digit code and comes with a lengthy adjustable steel cable that can’t be cut or broken.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Gavin Newsom responded to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s weekend salvo against broadcasters and their coverage of the Iran War in a lengthy interview at SXSW.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Videos shared online showed lengthy waits at airports in major cities across the country.
—Dan Gallo, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lengthy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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