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
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were deployed to 14 airports on Monday to aid TSA agents amid the partial government shutdown that has elongated security lines across the country.
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
While these planets are expected to be extremely cold, their moons may experience intense tidal heating if their orbits become highly elongated.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
Set on a 105mm heel, the striking silhouette boasted a razor-sharp pointed toe and a deep, curved vamp that elongated Myha’la’s foot.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
Across medieval Europe, aristocrats repeatedly set off fashion fads and scandals by wearing poulaines, shoes whose flamboyantly elongated pointed toes could stretch far beyond the natural length of their feet.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
That elongated losing stretch has all but knocked the Panthers out of the playoffs.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The species has elongated pedipalps — the pincer-bearing appendages — that end in straight claws.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Graceful, elongated almond nail shapes can help make pretty blooms feel more grown-up, and pastels look great on any length.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
The species carries elongated pedipalps ending in straight claws.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
While these planets are expected to be extremely cold, their moons may experience intense tidal heating if their orbits become highly elongated.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
Set on a 105mm heel, the striking silhouette boasted a razor-sharp pointed toe and a deep, curved vamp that elongated Myha’la’s foot.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
Across medieval Europe, aristocrats repeatedly set off fashion fads and scandals by wearing poulaines, shoes whose flamboyantly elongated pointed toes could stretch far beyond the natural length of their feet.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
That elongated losing stretch has all but knocked the Panthers out of the playoffs.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The species has elongated pedipalps — the pincer-bearing appendages — that end in straight claws.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Graceful, elongated almond nail shapes can help make pretty blooms feel more grown-up, and pastels look great on any length.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
The species carries elongated pedipalps ending in straight claws.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongated
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But having firefighters wait before starting preparations also delays when they can be dispatched to emergencies, which has lengthened response times — and has likely cost many lives across the city, the 60-page audit says.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Analysts also raised concerns about the strength of the 10-year service agreement, suggesting it could be lengthened to hold data center companies accountable for long-term infrastructure costs.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Yes, Kaufman-Renn’s quick hands at the rim extended a special NCAA Tournament run for Purdue.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Shah’s Western orientation extended to culture, and a wide range of artistically important international films could be seen in Tehran, in time including those of the French New Wave.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Times of India found workers in Chirag Dilli, the city’s dumpling-making capital, so stretched for fuel that some had given up on steaming and had turned operations over to chow mein.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In downtown Elgin, a crowd stretched from North Grove Avenue to Foundry Park on Route 31 and a similar event brought out hundreds gathered on Randall Road in South Elgin.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Airport security lines increased, some stretching multiple hours in hubs such as Houston and Atlanta, as TSA officers called out and hundreds across the country quit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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JetBlue increased the fees as airlines maneuver to cover their rising jet fuel costs, which have soared since the Iran war began.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Shockers prolonged their winning streak to six games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Western powers feared that prolonged Iranian instability could open the door to Soviet influence in the oil-rich country – a central Cold War concern.—
Gregory F. Treverton,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Elongated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongated. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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