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
Tee boxes have been lengthened and championship setups have pushed the course to its limit.
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Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
16 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.
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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.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Ukraine has lengthened its striking arm and is now wreaking havoc across European Russia, much of which is now vulnerable to drone attacks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Prior to the 2002 masters, Augusta lengthened over half the holes and narrowed fairways.
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Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
16 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
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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The board in recent months extended the interim top official, Denise Saddler, for another year.
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The United States first granted protections to Haitians in 2010 after a catastrophic earthquake and extended them multiple times amid ongoing gang violence that has displaced more than a million people, according to court documents.
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Boise’s rough end to May stretched into June, and the first-year club left Madison, Wisconsin, last week surrendering four unanswered goals in the second half for an embarrassing loss.
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The Chicago rapper took the stage before a crowd that stretched throughout the venue, delivering a set that mixed fan favorites with freestyle moments and audience interaction.
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Through 2025, the application backlog increased, leaving it 48% higher than at the end of former President Joe Biden’s term.
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The bank said last week's hawkish Federal Open Market Committee meeting has increased uncertainty over the outlook for short-term interest rates, even as lower oil prices have eased concerns about an economic downturn.
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In March, prolonged high temperatures shattered dozens of records in Southern California.
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The link between maternal stress and premature birth is complex, but a growing body of research suggests that prolonged psychological strain increases the risk of babies being born early, experts say.
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“Lengthened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthened. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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