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 scalp hair follicles, the anagen phase can persist for several years, allowing continuous elongation of the hair shaft before the follicle transitions to catagen and telogen.
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Kara Rogers, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Some great options to browse in this category include LOFT's Rivete Cuffed High Rise pair that flatter a broad array of body shapes and sizes thanks to hitting at the natural waist and offering a fun cuff that draws the eyes down for elongation.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
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
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
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Kara Rogers, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Some great options to browse in this category include LOFT's Rivete Cuffed High Rise pair that flatter a broad array of body shapes and sizes thanks to hitting at the natural waist and offering a fun cuff that draws the eyes down for elongation.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongation
Noun
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All three foundational stars signed contract extensions and took pay cuts in the offseason — part of a group effort to help the team stay competitive and give Sauvageau more cap room to work with.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The service South Africa’s hospitality culture, to many, is par excellence, and Echo’s nearly all-South African front-of-house team feels like a natural extension of this (just in briskier climes).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
Noun
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The room is outfitted with a NordicTrack Treadmill, Peloton Bikeand a Forme Workout Mirror, as well as yoga mats for pre- or post-workout stretching.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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To add some movement to your day-to-day, consider walking, light stretching, or even active chores like gardening.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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“Elongation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongation. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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