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
In his 19-page decision, Sweeney noted the ex-state senator pleaded guilty in exchange for the dismissal of the three other charges that would have elongated his prison sentence if convicted.
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Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Known for their vibrant colors and voluminous and elongated flowy fins, bettas make for standout selections for any fish tank.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
As for jewelry, the human rights lawyer opted for a slim gold bangle and elongated drop earrings.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 Feb. 2026
Springtails are slender and elongated, lacking wings and unable to fly.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
The actress recently stepped out in New York City wearing an impeccable pair of dark wash jeans featuring a clever front seam that brilliantly elongated her legs.
—Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The liquid is brimming with marmalade and tobacco spice—elements that are elongated when sipped slowly at room temperature.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
To help your legs appear elongated, consider matching your shoes to your bottoms.
—Sri Rain Stewart, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
This damages the trunk and leaves an ugly, elongated canker that invites insects and stresses the tree, leading to stunted growth, sparse foliage, and stem dieback.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Known for their vibrant colors and voluminous and elongated flowy fins, bettas make for standout selections for any fish tank.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
As for jewelry, the human rights lawyer opted for a slim gold bangle and elongated drop earrings.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 Feb. 2026
Springtails are slender and elongated, lacking wings and unable to fly.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
The actress recently stepped out in New York City wearing an impeccable pair of dark wash jeans featuring a clever front seam that brilliantly elongated her legs.
—Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The liquid is brimming with marmalade and tobacco spice—elements that are elongated when sipped slowly at room temperature.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
To help your legs appear elongated, consider matching your shoes to your bottoms.
—Sri Rain Stewart, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
This damages the trunk and leaves an ugly, elongated canker that invites insects and stresses the tree, leading to stunted growth, sparse foliage, and stem dieback.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongated
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Holding periods across buyout funds have lengthened, and many assets remain fundamentally strong but difficult to exit at acceptable valuations.—
Sunaina Sinha Haldea,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
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While that was to be only three weeks, Mohammadi’s time out of prison lengthened, possibly as activists and Western powers pushed Iran to keep her free.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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It was originally supposed to expire in 2021 but was extended for five more years.—
VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Georgia Southern extended its lead to as much as 10 in the fourth before a 3-pointer from Texas State guard Deja Jones cut the deficit to five.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie The search for missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has now stretched into a third week after she was abducted from her Arizona home.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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In downhill, super-G and giant slalom, the gates are two poles with a nylon panel stretched between them.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Premium news outlets aimed specifically at major investors and other serious financial institutions have increased significantly in recent years as media companies have looked to cater to premium advertisers and subscribers.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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As the sales increased, so did Pim's box goal.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Bears prolonged their losing streak to six straight.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The researchers found that this therapy prolonged survival in patients with glioblastoma, the most common and malignant primary brain tumor.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Elongated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongated. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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