Synonyms of lengthened

lengthened

verb

past tense of lengthen

as in extended

to make longer

I had to lengthen the handle of the paint roller in order to reach the top of the wall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extended
• stretched
• increased
• prolonged
• elongated
• expanded
• enlarged
• dragged (out)
• protracted
• outstretched
• drew out
• amplified
• thinned
• attenuated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shortened
• cut
• reduced
• decreased
• curtailed
• diminished
• lessened
• abbreviated
• cut back
• abridged
• thickened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lengthened

Durbin isn’t going to be the main bat, but finding his rhythm at the plate has lengthened the lineup and taken pressure off Willson Contreras and even more so off Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela to be the main sources of production. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026

In some areas, however, demand for testing has lengthened the turnaround time to two to three days, doctors said. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 July 2026

As a second-generation Taiwanese American, my family made frequent trips between California and the island nation, an arduous 15-hour flight, lengthened by stopovers in Hawaii or Alaska in the early days. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Commissioning budgets have tightened, development cycles have lengthened and the opportunities for growing indies to scale have become increasingly limited. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 2 July 2026

The hunting season has been lengthened by nearly two months, and there is no bag limit on does. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Between 1990 and 2023, summers lengthened by roughly six days per decade. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Although the list of edible foods that double as fish bait could be lengthened, there are as many natural baits little known or used by the average fisherman. — Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026

Whether enjoyed neat, over ice, lengthened with premium tonic, or served in the elegant simplicity of a Martini, Cygnet is crafted to elevate every gin-drinking occasion. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 June 2026