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
Prior to the 2002 masters, Augusta lengthened over half the holes and narrowed fairways.
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Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Frustration piled, and his timetable lengthened.
—Noah Furtado, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
Grant Holmes’ gem Friday at Chase Field in a 2-0 Braves’ win over the Diamondbacks lengthened the team’s eight-game stretch of solid pitching to start the year.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
But at a Thursday, April 2 hearing, Lofton’s probation was reinstated, though it was lengthened from five to 10 years, his mother said.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
But having firefighters wait before starting preparations also delays when they can be dispatched to emergencies, which has lengthened response times — and has likely cost many lives across the city, the 60-page audit says.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Analysts also raised concerns about the strength of the 10-year service agreement, suggesting it could be lengthened to hold data center companies accountable for long-term infrastructure costs.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
This gin sour lengthened with soda water is a simple yet tasty delight of a drink.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
Wildfire risks The same forces constraining western water supplies could also set the stage for the West's wildfire season, which has lengthened over the last few decades with rising temperatures and intensifying drought.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Frustration piled, and his timetable lengthened.
—Noah Furtado, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
Grant Holmes’ gem Friday at Chase Field in a 2-0 Braves’ win over the Diamondbacks lengthened the team’s eight-game stretch of solid pitching to start the year.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
But at a Thursday, April 2 hearing, Lofton’s probation was reinstated, though it was lengthened from five to 10 years, his mother said.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
But having firefighters wait before starting preparations also delays when they can be dispatched to emergencies, which has lengthened response times — and has likely cost many lives across the city, the 60-page audit says.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Analysts also raised concerns about the strength of the 10-year service agreement, suggesting it could be lengthened to hold data center companies accountable for long-term infrastructure costs.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
This gin sour lengthened with soda water is a simple yet tasty delight of a drink.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
Wildfire risks The same forces constraining western water supplies could also set the stage for the West's wildfire season, which has lengthened over the last few decades with rising temperatures and intensifying drought.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthened
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Meanwhile, after getting completely smothered over the past two nights, the Red Sox offense jolted to life in the second inning and took advantage of a defensive miscue that extended the inning.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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There were two errors and two hits that extended the second inning and Snell was pulled after throwing 32 pitches in all.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 draft footprint stretched across Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium (still Heinz Field in the hearts of civilized people) and by the end of the weekend, the city had hosted one of the biggest football parties in human history.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Transportation officials said delays in the northbound direction stretched up to an hour as of Saturday afternoon, with a roughly two-mile stretch taking drivers far longer than usual to navigate.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, planting the wrong neighbors next to garlic can lead to altered flavors, stunted growth, increased susceptibility to pests, and decreased production.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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But having one of the game’s fastest players start at second base in the bottom of the 10th gave the Cubs an advantage, which increased after Caleb Thielbar pitched a scoreless top of the 10th.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is because banks’ profits are heavily influenced by inflation and consumer spending, both of which could affect interest rates if the conflict is prolonged significantly.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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The government has prolonged this time period multiple times, effectively suspending asylum applications for over a year and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Lengthened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthened. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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