elongations

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 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
  • Judge Lewis Liman will have to decide whether to allow any extensions of the deadline to accommodate late depositions.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
  • But the Cowboys, who gave out big extensions to wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott, couldn't come to terms with him on a new deal, which led to Jones receiving plenty of criticism.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Elongations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongations. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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