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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Luigi Mangione's attorneys sought to block evidence seized during his arrest on suspicion of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as a lengthy pretrial hearing extended into a sixth day Thursday.
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Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Potter's son, Dillon, shared a lengthy YouTube video recounting his mother's injuries from a January 2025 car crash and later health struggles.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
Court records obtained by the outlet indicate Perales has a lengthy criminal history, including multiple domestic violence cases and numerous violations of protection orders issued on behalf of Valdez and the couple’s children.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
While at his mother’s residence, Taras must adhere to a lengthy list of conditions including bans on alcohol, weapons, drugs without a prescription; mandatory medical or psychiatric treatment and mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Potter's son, Dillon, shared a lengthy YouTube video recounting his mother's injuries from a January 2025 car crash and later health struggles.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
Court records obtained by the outlet indicate Perales has a lengthy criminal history, including multiple domestic violence cases and numerous violations of protection orders issued on behalf of Valdez and the couple’s children.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
While at his mother’s residence, Taras must adhere to a lengthy list of conditions including bans on alcohol, weapons, drugs without a prescription; mandatory medical or psychiatric treatment and mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lengthy. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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