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
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Recent Examples of lengthened
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.
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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
For fans, queues to fill up water bottles and stand underneath shower sprinklers lengthened throughout the day.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Ukraine has lengthened its striking arm and is now wreaking havoc across European Russia, much of which is now vulnerable to drone attacks.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Over the past several decades, as global temperatures have risen, the growing season has lengthened in many parts of North America.
—Levi Keller, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Osceola County, currently contained entirely within District 9, will be chopped into two districts despite 9 being lengthened and extended well to the south.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The one concern with Mesidor are the injury issues that lengthened his stay in the college ranks to six years.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Prior to the 2002 masters, Augusta lengthened over half the holes and narrowed fairways.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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
For fans, queues to fill up water bottles and stand underneath shower sprinklers lengthened throughout the day.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Ukraine has lengthened its striking arm and is now wreaking havoc across European Russia, much of which is now vulnerable to drone attacks.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Over the past several decades, as global temperatures have risen, the growing season has lengthened in many parts of North America.
—Levi Keller, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Osceola County, currently contained entirely within District 9, will be chopped into two districts despite 9 being lengthened and extended well to the south.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The one concern with Mesidor are the injury issues that lengthened his stay in the college ranks to six years.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Prior to the 2002 masters, Augusta lengthened over half the holes and narrowed fairways.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthened
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London’s Christian Olivares, a USC pledge, extended the lead in the third inning, hitting a two-run home run to left field.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2026
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Some passholders have extended vender floor hours.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
5 June 2026
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The parade stretched from Copley Square to Boston Common with marchers, supporters and more than 300 groups taking part in what organizers described as the largest Pride celebration and empowerment event in New England.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Sanoja made it 3-0 with an RBI single in the sixth and pinch-hitter Liam Hicks stretched the lead to four with a sacrifice fly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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There will also be increased MARTA staffing to help manage large crowds on the train platforms, and expansion of the MARTA Hope program which helps riders experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse or homelessness.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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As Korean stocks have surged, their weightings in global and emerging-market benchmarks have increased sharply, forcing many active fund managers to trim positions to stay within portfolio and risk limits, investors told CNBC.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Marsch and Canada prolonged their decision to name the starting goalkeeper.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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The Starliner saga dominated headlines for months after its June 2024 launch when issues with the spacecraft prolonged the stay of the two astronauts who crewed it at the International Space Station.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Lengthened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthened. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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