as in extension
the act of making longer
the elongation of artificial fibers in the manufacturing process
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Recent Examples of elongation
In its final dawn appearance of its present elongation, Mercury sidles up to Regulus, the brightest star in Leo.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The best time to see Mercury during its greatest elongation is about 30 minutes before sunrise, according to EarthSky.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Many gardens are organized by height, but at Prospect, plants are intentionally scattered with varying heights to create movement, elongation, and a sense of wildness.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2025
The month will kick off with Mercury at its greatest eastern elongation, followed by the Buck Moon, and will conclude with the Delta Aquariid meteor shower.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The best time to see Mercury during its greatest elongation is about 30 minutes before sunrise, according to EarthSky.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Many gardens are organized by height, but at Prospect, plants are intentionally scattered with varying heights to create movement, elongation, and a sense of wildness.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2025
The month will kick off with Mercury at its greatest eastern elongation, followed by the Buck Moon, and will conclude with the Delta Aquariid meteor shower.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongation
Noun
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The study didn’t determine whether any particular amount of chemical exposure from the hair extensions was above legal standards or would necessarily cause health issues in people, however.—
Aude Konan,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sign Pickens to an extension The quickest final conclusion that could possibly happen is the team simply signing him to a long-term extension before March 11.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Regular stretching can reduce muscle tension, improve posture, and help prevent discomfort, stiffness, and potential injuries over time.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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There’re proper stretching routines.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Elongation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongation. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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