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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as in long
of great extent from end to end
the giraffe's elongate neck is thought to be the result of natural selection
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Recent Examples of elongate
Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
In his 19-page decision, Sweeney noted the ex-state senator pleaded guilty in exchange for the dismissal of the three other charges that would have elongated his prison sentence if convicted.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Nora Colomer
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At the front of its elongated hood, the face of the Vision Iconic wears a plus-sized grille that pays homage to the large grilles in the company’s history.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Her over-the-knee boots featured a soft, slouchy silhouette and a sleek, pointed toe, subtly elongating her frame.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
In his 19-page decision, Sweeney noted the ex-state senator pleaded guilty in exchange for the dismissal of the three other charges that would have elongated his prison sentence if convicted.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The elongated blending stick works great in deep pots and tall containers.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
At the front of its elongated hood, the face of the Vision Iconic wears a plus-sized grille that pays homage to the large grilles in the company’s history.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongate
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The contrast between the dark shoes and the light denim creates a figure-lengthening balance that’s ideal for those who love basics with a street style star’s attitude.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
15 Feb. 2026
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Holding periods across buyout funds have lengthened, and many assets remain fundamentally strong but difficult to exit at acceptable valuations.—
Sunaina Sinha Haldea,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hotel staff will almost certainly point out the 16-storey-high, 250-panel-long mural in the atrium, ‘The Great Motherland of China’, rumoured to be the work of 40 artists and the largest Chinese silk painting in the world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Some records from the year-long exchange of evidence in the lawsuit battle were already released publicly in response to a federal appeals court order.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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As of June 2026, when the hotel officially transitions from this soft opening phase to truly all-inclusive, every stay will be a full room-and-board rate—an offer that extends to the wine, beer, and snacks in the mini bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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The storylines extend well beyond the marquee.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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According to a family statement, the couple have been held for extended periods without being able to communicate.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The inaugural episode will cap a pivotal news week with extended analysis following the State of the Union address.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Kairat are the easternmost side ever to compete in the Champions League, in a tournament that has stretched the length and breadth of the continent.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The home stretches out over 3,200 square feet and includes three bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
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As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Ukraine’s birth rate is collapsing, with increasing number of people struggling with fertility or putting off the decision to have children.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Climate mandates The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, like Eversource, says state climate mandates and policies are the main driver behind increasing utility bills in the Bay State, specifically naming the NetZero by 2050 climate mandate.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Elongate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongate. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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