elongate 1 of 2

as in to lengthen
to make longer in his paintings the artist elongated the bodies of angels to give them a spiritual quality

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elongate

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adjective

variants or elongated

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Recent Examples of elongate
Verb
The limbs were remarkably elongated, suggesting this animal was built for long-distance swimming. Discover Magazine, 13 May 2025 The Knicks were able to stave off elimination and elongate the series. Ryan Stano, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Adjective
The London versions, which remain the most collectible, are defined by a more fluid and organic shape with sketched Roman numerals and an elongated Cartier signature. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024 For the occasion, the royal chose a quiet luxury approach to the revitalized vest trend, wearing all-black attire except for an elongated vest. Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for elongate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongate
Verb
  • Think a Wi-Fi enabled security camera, Kindle e-reader, an Anker power bank to lengthen your phone’s battery life, and more—no coupon needed.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025
  • For corporate treasury desks, this means hedging windows must lengthen and broaden.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • Miley Cyrus delivers a fashion statement with her lithe, feather dress and long, black leather gloves in Paris on June 18.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 24 June 2025
  • This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago.
    Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • The shift extends beyond just remote work opportunities.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 June 2025
  • Waymo’s robotaxi rollout extends beyond its Uber partnership.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • The extended position of the slats also indicates that the flaps on the trailing edge of the wings were deployed, despite a lack of clear visibility of the flaps in the crash video, according to Mr. Pruchnicki.
    Mika Gröndahl, New York Times, 28 June 2025
  • Some Republicans, including some of Trump's staunchest supporters, are uncomfortable with the strikes and the potential for U.S. involvement in an extended Middle East conflict.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • Focused on beginner-friendly culinary techniques, Max teaches readers how to make infused butter, oil and milk, and how to stretch flower effectively.
    Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
  • Closing arguments are set to begin this week, on Thursday, and stretch into the following day.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • Speakers said recent actions by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials had provoked increasing concern over the safety of local residents attending the Club World Cup games this summer at Hard Rock Stadium.
    CD Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
  • The legislation is the signature priority of President Donald Trump, extending the 2017 tax cuts, adding billions to border security and increasing defense spending.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 July 2025

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“Elongate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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