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to make longer
would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible
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Recent Examples of prolonged
Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
The country that would benefit most from a prolonged oil crisis is Russia.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
But those timelines can be prolonged by complications like compartment syndrome and blood vessel injuries.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Families have seen how silence can lead to misinterpretation, resentment among siblings or prolonged disputes.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
The country that would benefit most from a prolonged oil crisis is Russia.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
On one hand, not going to be prolonged.
—NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
But those timelines can be prolonged by complications like compartment syndrome and blood vessel injuries.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolonged
Adjective
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Many of those surveyed said homelessness, loitering, drug use and public nuisances, along with protracted and intensive municipal construction projects, deter customers from visiting establishments.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Trump has criticized his Democratic predecessors for engaging in protracted conflicts in the Middle East.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After success at a shorter distance, it was lengthened twice before getting to the full length.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Commutes had lengthened due to urban sprawl and more traffic congestion.—
Rafaela Jinich,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Regular applications of organic neem oil spray can significantly reduce persistent pests and diseases.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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But the late-Baroque facade of the building conceals a special, darker history, one that reflects persistent political and legal problems for the bank thousands of miles away, in the US.—
Hugo Miller,
Bloomberg,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The agreement was initially five years and then was extended another five in 2021, ending July 1.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the end, none of it mattered, because one night later, the espresso-guzzling darlings of the tournament extended a helping hand.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When the front door opens, they’re greeted by an androgynous person with longish hair, thick eyebrows and a deep voice.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Pontiac’s Firebird had a longish life in car years, with four generations spanning 1967 to 2002.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
Verb
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The Career Connections program allowing students to learn career skills and earn credentials, Skipper highlighted, started off with around 1,000 students four years ago and has now increased to over 4,000 students.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Before that, the rate had increased 56% over two years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This solid, slightly-overlong watch is best at capturing how time and trauma turn daily life into valuable history.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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The pacing is overlong, removing much of the tension and excitement that make thrillers so fascinating to watch.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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David flicked, a 3-pointer swished, and the junior stretched his vocal cords to the cavernous audience at the Coliseum with an early dagger.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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In the video, Click pointed out that each meal could even be stretched into five servings because of the platters' heft.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prolonged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolonged. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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