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
School districts canceled class, businesses are closing for the day and warming centers lengthened hours as residents braced for the cold.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The changes lengthened prison sentences for gang members who commit crimes.
—Sonia Pérez D, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
The animal's tail is usually held up, with the tip curving downward, and its legs are equally lengthened.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The changes lengthened prison sentences for gang members who commit crimes.
—Sonia Pérez D, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
The animal's tail is usually held up, with the tip curving downward, and its legs are equally lengthened.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthened
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By the mid-twentieth century, Avon’s salesforce extended across continents, built almost entirely on women selling to women.—
Paula de la Cruz,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The trajectory is not altered; instead, existing advancements are deepened and extended.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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That figure is used to determine the league’s cut, which for all local TV deals has since increased from 34% to 48%.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the average new car payment has increased by $300, or more than 35%, since then to $769.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 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 30 Jan. 2026.
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