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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
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
The wide-leg silhouette flatters many body shapes and looks pulled together thanks to the tasteful placement of elongating seams down the front and around the pockets.
—Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
This is attributed to two branches of the jet stream merging, and the dip in the jet stream elongating more, which allows for stronger rising motion ahead of the system.
—Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
But the design can be quite elongating if the pair in question has a higher rise and sleek stovepipe leg.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Now, after decades of ever-elongating timelines, evolving mission frameworks and years of delays, NASA is ready to go back.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
The unpinchable high-rise waistband offers ample support and just enough shaping, while the rest of the pants remain fitted to the body and then flare out at the knee for a free-flowing, leg-elongating silhouette.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
The wide-leg silhouette flatters many body shapes and looks pulled together thanks to the tasteful placement of elongating seams down the front and around the pockets.
—Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
This is attributed to two branches of the jet stream merging, and the dip in the jet stream elongating more, which allows for stronger rising motion ahead of the system.
—Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
But the design can be quite elongating if the pair in question has a higher rise and sleek stovepipe leg.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Now, after decades of ever-elongating timelines, evolving mission frameworks and years of delays, NASA is ready to go back.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongating
Noun
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The team pointed out that in polar solvents, TISQ forms nanoparticle-like J-type aggregates through a cooperative nucleation–elongation process.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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The tips of the arms were primarily used for bends, while elongations were more frequent closer to the body.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This pair of white straight-leg jeans resembles the model’s denim look with their high-rise waist and leg-lengthening profile.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Available in regular, short, and long sizes, the tapered, wide-leg style creates a leg-lengthening illusion, and the high pocket placements in the back are butt-boosting.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Delivering a gorgeous, drive-extending, game- and season-saving 27-yard completion to Rome Odunze.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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And so that was the big tension here, was the extending of the cap was politically unfavorable.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Giaccio also incorporates stretching and foam rolling into her recovery process.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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On a typical $50,000 new-car loan with a $10,000 down payment and 8% APR, stretching financing from 48 months to 84 months can add nearly $5,500 in extra interest over the life of the loan.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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His administration is facing increasing scrutiny after immigration officers killed two American citizens in Minneapolis this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Powerful onshore winds are forecast to coincide with some of the highest tides of the month, increasing the risk of moderate to locally significant coastal flooding, particularly during high tide cycles late Saturday into Sunday.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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This fall, the 31-year-old Antetokounmpo will become eligible for a supermax contract extension.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Murray’s strategy for Lucky Strike includes having its venues serve as physical extensions of the PBA, where fans can watch live broadcasts and engage with athletes, while participating in leagues and watch parties.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The protraction and retraction of the shoulder blades can also ease soreness from wearing a backpack.—
Ingrid Yang MD,
Outside Online,
29 May 2025
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Serratus anterior: More laterally located within the chest wall, this muscle is responsible for scapular protraction (translation: pushing away from your body).—
Women's Health Editors,
Women's Health,
14 June 2023
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“Elongating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongating. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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