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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or elongated
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
Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
The bodices have had to be adjusted for the dancer’s towering figure of 6 feet, 2 inches by opening the back or elongating the shoulders.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
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
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Verb
If your brows need a little volume boost, try this volumizing gel that will fluff up and elongate each hair.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
The bodices have had to be adjusted for the dancer’s towering figure of 6 feet, 2 inches by opening the back or elongating the shoulders.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongate
Verb
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Improves Flexibility and Balance Traditional stretches typically involve moving or holding certain body parts in place to lengthen muscle fibers, which is a way to warm up the body.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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Brown mascara is gaining traction for its ability to awaken the eyes and lengthen lashes subtly, without the harshness of a traditional black.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Suarez had a long and accomplished amateur career before turning pro in 2019, including representing the Philippines at the 2016 Olympics.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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They are controlled from afar via a Starlink connection and can be pre-programmed for the long journeys across the Black Sea.—
Eve Brennan,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
Verb
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President Trump, Vice President Vance React to First American Pope Announcement World leaders across continents extended messages of hope, unity and spiritual solidarity Thursday after Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Instead of entirely exempting new residences from rent control, Yang’s amendment would have extended an existing 20-year exemption for new construction, approved by the previous council in 2022, and converted it into a 30-year exemption, mirroring the length of a construction mortgage.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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There were nearly 40 years between the first two Beetlejuice movies, and while speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, the Big Fish director reasoned that another extended wait would probably prevent him from helming a third movie.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Here in the first city, the Catholic Church is at an extended crossroads of its own, calling for its leaders and adherents to engage in strategic planning and soul-searching of their own.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
Verb
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At a startup showcase associated with the World Bank Spring meetings, entrepreneurs talked about the never-ending search for capital that is now stretching across banks, family offices, investors and economic development funds.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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As the demonstrations stretched across the summer and fall, students took action too.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Autism rates increased, again: But RFK Jr. diverges from CDC report about the reason.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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According to a school district memo, lunch prices have not increased in 12 years.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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“Elongate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongate. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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