ELONGATED Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

elongated

verb

Definition of elongated

past tense of elongate

as in lengthened

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

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Recent Examples of elongated It was seen on the runway back in March in six variations, with the original signature line elongated to reach the thigh. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 And some 5,000 miles away, at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery in the UK, there’s yet another version — this one elongated and olive-shaped, with its threads of color more spaced apart. — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 In 1963, an umpire’s foul call on Willie McCovey’s towering ninth-inning fly ball elongated the game into a 16-inning marathon. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 This extends into the sides of the car, where Aston Martin’s traditional side strakes are elongated into vents that extract air from the front wheel arches. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026 When large streams are elongated, more of the shorter tributaries can share those major channels, and this reduces the overall transport cost. — Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 The larvae are about 1/4-inch long, with noticeable shiny black heads and elongated, whitish-transparent bodies. — Leah Chester-Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026 Leaves can be pointed, elongated, or shaped like hearts and come in various textures, patterns, and colors like red, green, and silver hues. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 Some morels are more circular, while some are more elongated. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026

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As the researchers lengthened the fall, this phase increased—a behavior in line with the theory.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
The piece was based on a recent study from UCLA that found that waiting times for surgery for nonmetastatic breast, colon, lung, pancreatic, gastric and esophageal cancer have lengthened across the board over the last 10 years or so.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of lengthened

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The report highlights that even as fiber lines are extended into rural areas and billions of federal and state dollars are deployed, affordability and access remain insurmountable barriers for many families.

— Erin Mote, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Odds of a hike on Wednesday's meeting extended to above 91 percent by midday as equity prices firmed.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of extended

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While the main festival was in Grant Park, entry locations for riders stretched all the way to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry on the South Side.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
But as hours stretched into days with no word from them, his hope turned to sorrow.

— Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of stretched

Verb

The eastward shift increased the chances of hurricane-force wind gusts on Niihau and possibly Kauai, especially at higher elevations, the hurricane center warned.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
The restrictions have increased pressure on Chinese companies to develop domestic alternatives across the semiconductor supply chain.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of increased

Verb

But prolonged higher energy and food prices tend to increase core inflation through higher input, transportation, and operational costs.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
The league may eventually cave, but it could be prolonged and used as a bargaining chip for something bigger down the road, such as an 18th regular season game.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of prolonged

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