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
This release invites elongation through your side body and expansion of your ribs, while easing tension across the neck and shoulders.
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Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 15 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 15 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongation
Noun
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The second extension lapsed on May 27 without a formal objection filed.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2026
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Selfie sticks For the safety and comfort of all guests, guests may only bring selfie sticks, handheld extension poles and tripods no longer than 18 inches on board, for use in most areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Haunted Mansion props on the parade floats will include the conservatory casket, cryptic gravestones, gargoyle candleholders, haunted armor and stretching room portraits, according to the concept art.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
2 June 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,
30 May 2026
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“Elongation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongation. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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