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
The toe cap decorates the shoe’s elongated and sharp pointy toe.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
This season, there's a standout style for every occasion, from raffia bags for PTO days and East-West silhouettes for nights out to elongated clutches for weddings and special events.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026
With its scaly armor, pointy ears, elongated snout, and curved claws, the armadillo is undeniably odd-looking.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Giant titanium face sculptures from previous installations reappear among the vessel surfaces, while elongated, twisting faces hang throughout the space.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
When the impactor struck at 10 kilometers per second, the resulting basin became too elongated compared to the real South Pole–Aitken basin.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
His home, along with many others, was attached to the narrow, elongated 25th District that runs along the coast to Miami Beach.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Tubular breasts are elongated rather than rounded and generally occur when breast tissue doesn't develop normally during puberty, per the Cleveland Clinic.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
For starters, the keys closest to the center of the keyboard are slightly elongated to avoid mistaken presses.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
This season, there's a standout style for every occasion, from raffia bags for PTO days and East-West silhouettes for nights out to elongated clutches for weddings and special events.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026
With its scaly armor, pointy ears, elongated snout, and curved claws, the armadillo is undeniably odd-looking.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Giant titanium face sculptures from previous installations reappear among the vessel surfaces, while elongated, twisting faces hang throughout the space.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
When the impactor struck at 10 kilometers per second, the resulting basin became too elongated compared to the real South Pole–Aitken basin.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
His home, along with many others, was attached to the narrow, elongated 25th District that runs along the coast to Miami Beach.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Tubular breasts are elongated rather than rounded and generally occur when breast tissue doesn't develop normally during puberty, per the Cleveland Clinic.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
For starters, the keys closest to the center of the keyboard are slightly elongated to avoid mistaken presses.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongated
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Although the list of edible foods that double as fish bait could be lengthened, there are as many natural baits little known or used by the average fisherman.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Whether enjoyed neat, over ice, lengthened with premium tonic, or served in the elegant simplicity of a Martini, Cygnet is crafted to elevate every gin-drinking occasion.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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London’s Christian Olivares, a USC pledge, extended the lead in the third inning, hitting a two-run home run to left field.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2026
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Some passholders have extended vender floor hours.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
5 June 2026
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The parade stretched from Copley Square to Boston Common with marchers, supporters and more than 300 groups taking part in what organizers described as the largest Pride celebration and empowerment event in New England.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Sanoja made it 3-0 with an RBI single in the sixth and pinch-hitter Liam Hicks stretched the lead to four with a sacrifice fly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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There will also be increased MARTA staffing to help manage large crowds on the train platforms, and expansion of the MARTA Hope program which helps riders experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse or homelessness.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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As Korean stocks have surged, their weightings in global and emerging-market benchmarks have increased sharply, forcing many active fund managers to trim positions to stay within portfolio and risk limits, investors told CNBC.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Marsch and Canada prolonged their decision to name the starting goalkeeper.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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The Starliner saga dominated headlines for months after its June 2024 launch when issues with the spacecraft prolonged the stay of the two astronauts who crewed it at the International Space Station.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Elongated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongated. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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