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elongations

noun

plural of elongation
as in extensions
the act of making longer the elongation of artificial fibers in the manufacturing process

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Recent Examples of elongations Arda said New Grain has achieved tensile strength above 10 megapascals at elongations of 50 percent to 100 percent, colorfastness to rubbing rated between grades 4 and 5 and abrasion resistance exceeding 50,000 cycles. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 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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extensions
Noun
  • Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Miles McBride, key contributors to the Knicks’ 2026 championship run, are each up for contract extensions entering the final years of their respective deals.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The plan was to add extensions to each end of the structure after more funding became available.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Elongations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongations. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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