elongated

Definition of elongatednext
past tense of elongate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of elongated These red and white elongated radishes are ready in 28 to 30 days. Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 July 2026 How Earth’s Distance To The Sun Changes Earth’s orbit is not a perfect circle, instead being slightly elongated, according to NOAA. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 For brides drawn to the cleaner, portrait‑style elegance seen in Sperling’s wedding gown, Wickstead offered parallel lines in Italian duchesse and silk mikado with off‑the‑shoulder necklines, elongated torsos and linear trains. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 July 2026 Her sculpted exterior combines deep contours and broad convex forms with the yard’s signature elongated bow, resulting in a distinctive yet familiar silhouette. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 The bidet is available in both round and elongated shapes to fit any toilet. George Yang, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026 Hibiscus flowers feel stand out from other popular florals with their signature five petals and elongated central stems (also known as stamens, by the way). Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 June 2026 The black, elongated shades evoke vintage flair, a trademark of Meghan’s style. Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 These machine-washable shorts are beautifully balanced for petite frames, with a mid-rise fit that visually extends the waist and a shorter inseam that keeps legs looking elongated. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongated
Verb
  • In some areas, however, demand for testing has lengthened the turnaround time to two to three days, doctors said.
    Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 July 2026
  • As a second-generation Taiwanese American, my family made frequent trips between California and the island nation, an arduous 15-hour flight, lengthened by stopovers in Hawaii or Alaska in the early days.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Ahead of the trophy celebrations, the Spanish extended an olive branch, providing a guard of honour to their opponents.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The 14-day restraining order could be extended to as long as 28 days.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Officials warn about dangerous air Milwaukee, Chicago and Detroit had some of the worst air quality in the country Friday morning, but dangerous levels of pollution stretched into southern Ohio and West Virginia.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Rushing has been pressed into action with Will Smith out, as the franchise catcher’s neck issue has stretched from days to weeks to months, with no firm timetable in sight.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Bike lane tickets increased to $250 after the 2022 death of 3-year-old Lily Grace Shambrook, who was killed in a traffic crash while riding on the back of her mother’s bike in Uptown.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • Researchers could not attribute increased or decreased beach erosion to higher global average temperatures.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • The legislation is expected to be prolonged even further because of the upcoming elections in Israel, which automatically extend temporary legislation by approximately four months.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
  • While core inflation has yet to become a major concern, prolonged higher energy and food prices will increase core inflation through higher input, transportation, and operational costs.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 July 2026

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“Elongated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongated. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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