elongating 1 of 2

noun

as in elongation

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verb

present participle of elongate
as in lengthening
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 elongating
Verb
There’s something incredibly sexy about a mini dress, especially when paired with leg-elongating heels, like in Hailey Bieber’s ensemble. — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 28 July 2026 Her hands roughly reshape their flesh, elongating and compacting it. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026 From leg-elongating cuts to striking floral styles, the singer and TV host is constantly wearing eye-catching denim on The Kelly Clarkson Show (and influencing my closet all the while). — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 The legs of these capri pants are so wide that you may be mistaken for wearing a skirt, while the timeless stripe pattern creates a flattering, elongating effect. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongating
  1. elongation
  2. lengthening
  3. extending
  4. stretching
  5. prolonging
  6. increasing
  7. prolongation
  8. extension
Noun
  • Mercury reaches greatest elongation on June 15, placing the elusive planet at its farthest apparent distance from the sun in the evening sky.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 15 June 2026
  • Tests with mill partners have shown the quality and performance over time — including elongation and recovery — are equivalent to conventional spandex.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Definition of elongation
Verb
  • The courts also need lengthening because players are hitting the ball harder.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026
  • The sandals were set on a leg-lengthening, covered stiletto heel measuring four inches.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Definition of lengthening
Noun
  • Law-enforcement officials told us that the president’s central role in the July 4 events and the extending of their length late into the evening have added complexity—and risk.
    — Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
  • Independence Avenue Corridor extending, approximately, from Gladstone Boulevard to the north, East 18th Street to the south, Forest Avenue to the west and Interstate 435 to the east.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of extending
Verb
  • The Pro Bowl running back participated in the early walk-through session and team stretching period before moving to the sideline to work with trainers.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Due to this, a few individuals find stretching the lid to fit over the container to be occasionally challenging.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of stretching
Noun
  • Looking ahead, Trump’s prolonging of Chavismo is a political gamble in Florida – a state where many Latin Republican voters despise the system and any dealing with socialist governments.
    — Paul Webster Hare, The Conversation, 19 Jan. 2026
  • The prolonging of the war has also ratcheted up Israel’s isolation on the world stage.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Definition of prolonging
Verb
  • The latest revelations about Welch come as the speaker on Wednesday made the rounds of several media outlets in an effort to shore up support for his leadership amid increasing scrutiny.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Medina Diaz ran on increasing public education funding, strengthening the school system, improving aging infrastructure and raising the state minimum wage to $16.
    — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of increasing
Noun
  • The prolongation was 242 days in 2023 and 346 days in 2024, according to the report.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Definition of prolongation
Noun
  • On June 23, Mulugheta and the Falcons agreed on a three-year, $54 million contract extension to keep the reigning second-team All-Pro in Atlanta through 2028.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Aged 24, the Fluminense youth academy product looks set to sign the extension, further underlining his commitment to the BlueCo project at Stamford Bridge under new head coach and former Real Madrid tactician Xabi Alonso.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of extension

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