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
One standout style, with its elongated pointed nipped toe, is crafted in carbon fiber and galvanized in a car factory.
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Katie Abel, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Front seam details elongated Theory’s wide-leg trousers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
The bigger cloud, nearer the main cluster, was elongated and diffuse.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2020, the concept was redesigned and elongated in the form of the Magellano 25 Metri, with a tender garage and more stylish exterior.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Applying this model directly to ALMA’s data showed a steep decline—the inner disk is more elongated, while the outer edge is closer to circular.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
These factors deepened the disaster’s impacts and elongated the recovery process.
—Manann Donoghoe, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
In fact, elongated shapes like marquise have been selling for a premium this year due to high demand, said Zimnisky.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Seeing that elongated contract talks have become par for the course for the Cowboys, Prescott also believes this ordeal hasn't been a distraction.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Katie Abel, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Front seam details elongated Theory’s wide-leg trousers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
The bigger cloud, nearer the main cluster, was elongated and diffuse.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2020, the concept was redesigned and elongated in the form of the Magellano 25 Metri, with a tender garage and more stylish exterior.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Applying this model directly to ALMA’s data showed a steep decline—the inner disk is more elongated, while the outer edge is closer to circular.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
These factors deepened the disaster’s impacts and elongated the recovery process.
—Manann Donoghoe, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
In fact, elongated shapes like marquise have been selling for a premium this year due to high demand, said Zimnisky.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Seeing that elongated contract talks have become par for the course for the Cowboys, Prescott also believes this ordeal hasn't been a distraction.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongated
Verb
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As the evening lengthened, though, the room grew more and more unified in opposition.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
24 Sep. 2025
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The adjustable shoulder strap can be shortened or lengthened to find your perfect fit.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hailey Bieber extended The Row’s $890 City sandal into fall this week in Los Angeles, while Kendall Jenner wore the same style on repeat in New York.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Democrats have demanded that the subsidies, first put in place in 2021 and extended a year later, be extended again.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Protect your peace by keeping your word, especially if you’re feeling stretched for time.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Raya somehow managed to throw himself in the air — fully stretched — and get a fingertip to the ball, parrying it out for a corner, which drew a rapturous ovation from the Arsenal fans.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In April, the Legislature approved a bill that increased per-student funding for public schools from $7,771 to $8,162.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Their answers varied greatly, but one area of consensus is that the plan has pulled more state agencies and rural regions into the conversation, which has increased overall awareness of the problem.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Its quick forward speed spared Florida prolonged winds and rain but plagued those who felt hurricane-force wind gusts hundreds of miles inland.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Essential safety tips for heavy rain Heavy rainfall may lead to flooding if prolonged or if there is excessive runoff.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Elongated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongated. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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