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
Mercury at greatest eastern elongation: July 4 Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, always appears near it in the sky and often fades into the sun’s glare.
—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
Mercury at greatest eastern elongation: July 4 Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, always appears near it in the sky and often fades into the sun’s glare.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongation
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The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday that defensive coordinator Brian Flores will remain in his role under head coach Kevin O’Connell, signing a contract extension after a three-year deal ran through the end of the 2025 regular season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The team will now be implementing a number of safety changes at that intersection, including curb extensions along West Woodford Avenue.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The first happens in accordance with the Earth’s rotation, the second will be healed with stretching and Ibuprofen, and the third is simply a fact of life and the passage of time.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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According to physical therapists, regular stretching plays a critical role in supporting joint health, posture, circulation, and balance, all of which become increasingly important with age.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Elongation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongation. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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