elongated

verb

Definition of elongatednext
past tense of elongate
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 glossy Lidia slingback pump is designed with a sharp, elongated pointed toe and stands tall on a slender, pin-thin stiletto heel measuring 4 inches. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 Most ladybug larvae have elongated bodies, often orange and black, adorned with spikes like tiny alligators. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongated
  1. lengthened
  2. extended
  3. stretched
  4. increased
  5. prolonged
Verb
  • Durbin isn’t going to be the main bat, but finding his rhythm at the plate has lengthened the lineup and taken pressure off Willson Contreras and even more so off Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela to be the main sources of production.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Endry’s tips could’ve fixed that, as storing cut stems in cold water would’ve slowed their blooming process and ultimately lengthened their lifespan.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Definition of lengthened
Verb
  • The yellow metal has endured a tough six months, sitting well below its all-time high achieved earlier this year after a blistering rally that extended through and beyond 2025.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Given the demand, Universal and IMAX have extended the availability of 70mm screenings into mid-September.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of extended
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Roten and her husband are stretched thin, putting renovations of what was supposed to be a starter home on hold.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Howe redesigned the retreat for clients who bought it as a temporary escape while renovations to their Berkshire home stretched on far longer than expected.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of stretched
Verb
  • Russian forces have increased the number of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities in recent weeks, likely as part of a push to exploit Kyiv’s shortage of ballistic missile interceptors.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • China increased its output by more than 34 terawatt-hours, which means that without China, global nuclear generation would have declined.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of increased
Verb
  • While Taco Bell or other restaurant chains may take a temporary sales hit as headlines about the outbreak swirl, particularly in the states most affected by it, analysts said any dips in revenue or stock prices likely will not be prolonged.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • During the Iran-Iraq War of 1980–88, which Khomeini prolonged for several years after repelling the Iraqi invasion, a disproportionate burden fell on Iranians in the southwestern and western provinces.
    — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of prolonged

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