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 liquid is brimming with marmalade and tobacco spice—elements that are elongated when sipped slowly at room temperature.
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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
But Hero Cosmetics’ Mighty Patch Chin Patches are large, elongated, and made only with your chin area in mind.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Antique stones and vintage cuts The rise of antique diamonds—Old Mines, Old Europeans, elongated antique cushions—shows no sign of slowing down.
—Malaika Crawford, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds.
—CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
This modern spin on the ’90s classic has elongated lines, a taller upper, and unparalleled comfort that customers love.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Political action committees have circulated push polls falsely suggesting Mamdani intends to make halal mandatory, and attack ads have darkened and elongated his beard to evoke the visual coding of menace.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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
But Hero Cosmetics’ Mighty Patch Chin Patches are large, elongated, and made only with your chin area in mind.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Antique stones and vintage cuts The rise of antique diamonds—Old Mines, Old Europeans, elongated antique cushions—shows no sign of slowing down.
—Malaika Crawford, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds.
—CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
This modern spin on the ’90s classic has elongated lines, a taller upper, and unparalleled comfort that customers love.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Political action committees have circulated push polls falsely suggesting Mamdani intends to make halal mandatory, and attack ads have darkened and elongated his beard to evoke the visual coding of menace.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongated
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School districts canceled class, businesses are closing for the day and warming centers lengthened hours as residents braced for the cold.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The changes lengthened prison sentences for gang members who commit crimes.—
Sonia Pérez D,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gold extended its relentless rally on Thursday, crossing past $5,500 per ounce and hitting another record high.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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And the hospitality extended beyond homes.—
Kim Norvell,
Des Moines Register,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The law requires presidents to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying forces and to end military action within 60 to 90 days absent authorization — limits that presidents of both parties have routinely stretched.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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State officials say the program is a way to reduce costs, prevent medication lapses, and ease the burden on doctors, particularly in rural areas where clinicians are already stretched thin.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That figure is used to determine the league’s cut, which for all local TV deals has since increased from 34% to 48%.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the average new car payment has increased by $300, or more than 35%, since then to $769.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While last year saw tens of thousands of flu deaths nationwide, more than the annual average, the season was prolonged, Wu said.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2026
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Essential safety tips for heavy rain Heavy rainfall may lead to flooding if prolonged or if there is excessive runoff.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Elongated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongated. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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