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
The roll-up top can be lengthened or tightened to fit your skis, accommodating up to two pairs of skis that are 203 centimeters long, as well as all the gear needed—from helmets and boots to gloves and ski gear.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Voices have dropped; IMDb pages have lengthened.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
Tech giants have lengthened server lifespans on the books to six years.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025
Because of shifting consumer trends, many stores have lengthened their opportunities for discounts from one day to weeks before and after Black Friday with online and in-store deals.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 22 Nov. 2025
The idea is that once the consolidated sleep pattern has been established, it can be lengthened over time.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
His telomeres, protective caps on chromosomes, lengthened in space, only to shorten rapidly upon return.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The median age of survival since 1970 is 29 years and, while there is no cure and physical deterioration is inevitable, advancements in care have lengthened life expectancy.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
When the season was lengthened to include October and November, the hunting improved dramatically.
—Worth Matthewson, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Voices have dropped; IMDb pages have lengthened.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
Tech giants have lengthened server lifespans on the books to six years.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025
Because of shifting consumer trends, many stores have lengthened their opportunities for discounts from one day to weeks before and after Black Friday with online and in-store deals.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 22 Nov. 2025
The idea is that once the consolidated sleep pattern has been established, it can be lengthened over time.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
His telomeres, protective caps on chromosomes, lengthened in space, only to shorten rapidly upon return.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The median age of survival since 1970 is 29 years and, while there is no cure and physical deterioration is inevitable, advancements in care have lengthened life expectancy.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
When the season was lengthened to include October and November, the hunting improved dramatically.
—Worth Matthewson, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthened
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In a statement, the NFL confirmed that support has been extended to the Cowboys during this difficult time.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Row between stores The backlash towards Shein has extended beyond demonstrations on the street and government probes.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The law requires presidents to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying forces and to end military action within 60 to 90 days absent authorization — limits that presidents of both parties have routinely stretched.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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State officials say the program is a way to reduce costs, prevent medication lapses, and ease the burden on doctors, particularly in rural areas where clinicians are already stretched thin.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Wolverines increased their lead to 42 with less than a minute left in the fourth.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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And while famine has not yet emerged, food insecurity has increased, with most Cubans eating a limited diet and skipping meals.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While last year saw tens of thousands of flu deaths nationwide, more than the annual average, the season was prolonged, Wu said.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2026
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Essential safety tips for heavy rain Heavy rainfall may lead to flooding if prolonged or if there is excessive runoff.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Lengthened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthened. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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