as in lengthens
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 elongates
The square-shape also elongates your nail and brings an instantly classy feel to the set.
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 6 June 2026
The subtle flare balances proportions, elongates legs, and according to shoppers, does very good things for the backside.
—Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The continuous tone-on-tone color elongates the silhouette and has a refined finish.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2026
Original EveryWear Zero Waistband Micro Flare Jeans Designed to hug your curves and shape your waist, the Zero Waistband Micro Flare Jeans have a flare leg and a high waist that elongates the legs.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
When a word feels too abstract, Jacobs shifts the phrasing, lowers the tempo or elongates a syllable until Siena grasps it.
—Reylee Billingsley, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The towering heel, available in 105mm and 85mm, elongates the leg and the adjustable ankle strap keeps the foot securely in place, while also gently decorating the bottom of the leg.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
Amanda Le, InStyle, 6 June 2026
The subtle flare balances proportions, elongates legs, and according to shoppers, does very good things for the backside.
—Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The continuous tone-on-tone color elongates the silhouette and has a refined finish.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2026
Original EveryWear Zero Waistband Micro Flare Jeans Designed to hug your curves and shape your waist, the Zero Waistband Micro Flare Jeans have a flare leg and a high waist that elongates the legs.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
When a word feels too abstract, Jacobs shifts the phrasing, lowers the tempo or elongates a syllable until Siena grasps it.
—Reylee Billingsley, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The towering heel, available in 105mm and 85mm, elongates the leg and the adjustable ankle strap keeps the foot securely in place, while also gently decorating the bottom of the leg.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongates
Verb
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Francisco Alvarez’s return lengthens the lineup.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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When the cycle lengthens, growth is a tax on the balance sheet rather than a contribution.—
Ali Aydan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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After years of abject failures, underachievement or agonising near-misses, Tuchel was hired to end England’s wait for a major international men’s trophy, which now extends to 60 years.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The logistics advantage The military value of better batteries extends well beyond longer flight times.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The patriarch’s younger son, Abhay, thirty-nine, and his family live on the top floor in a spacious, breezy apartment that commands a fine view of Dhakuria Lake, which stretches away into the distance, flanking Southern Avenue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Your optimistic nature thrives on movement, so choose an inspiring route and ask bigger questions while wonder stretches your thinking.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Researchers think that making art also increases neuroplasticity (the ability to form new connections).—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
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That increases the risk that individuals’ personal data could be exposed, misused or commercialized without their consent.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
17 June 2026
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“Elongates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongates. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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