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
And the showing off starts with the superyacht’s smooth, elongated profile, giving the vessel a more sculptural look with decorative glass acting as an main accent.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2026
All the Way Sophie Poncho Amazon Chiffon Cape As for the rest of her look, her accessories stayed on the streamlined side with strappy black heels, elongated dark sunglasses, and sculptural silver earrings.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
The collision knocked Titan in its orbit around Saturn, causing its orbit to widen and become more elongated.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2026
All the Way Sophie Poncho Amazon Chiffon Cape As for the rest of her look, her accessories stayed on the streamlined side with strappy black heels, elongated dark sunglasses, and sculptural silver earrings.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
The collision knocked Titan in its orbit around Saturn, causing its orbit to widen and become more elongated.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongated
Verb
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After success at a shorter distance, it was lengthened twice before getting to the full length.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Commutes had lengthened due to urban sprawl and more traffic congestion.—
Rafaela Jinich,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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His concern extended beyond the precise question of the neutrality proclamation; Madison offered a more general admonition against bestowing war powers on a single, potentially flawed individual.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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This academic year, the district extended the school day for elementary students by 20 minutes.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The lead stretched to 12 early in the third quarter, but slowly and painfully for Parker, the hosts, with Archer attacking the glass, kept pecking away.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, working- and middle-class families are stretched thin.—
Tiffany Caban,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Career Connections program allowing students to learn career skills and earn credentials, Skipper highlighted, started off with around 1,000 students four years ago and has now increased to over 4,000 students.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Before that, the rate had increased 56% over two years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 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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Each aquifer responds uniquely to pumping and prolonged dry periods.—
Claire Marks,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Elongated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongated. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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