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
The tips of the arms were primarily used for bends, while elongations were more frequent closer to the body.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongations
extensions
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Idaho’s two senators, Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, have each voted in support of past extensions of Section 702 of FISA, most recently in 2024.—
Kevin Fixler
April 22,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Apr. 2026
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Due to the give and flexibility of the formula, soft gel cannot be used for lengthy extensions.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Elongations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongations. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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