as in extension
the act of making longer
a lengthening of the school year is favored by many of the parents in the school district
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as in stretching
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 lengthening
Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
These lengthening formulas prioritize coating each lash sleekly, with no bumps or lumps of product.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
This is mainly a function of its lengthening and widening by three inches and one inch, respectively, over its predecessor.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Kentucky's mosquito season typically lasts from summer through fall, but is lengthening due to climate change.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2025
San Diego Padres — the rotation The Padres had a strong trade deadline, solving a significant issue by lengthening their lineup with the acquisitions of outfielder Ramón Laureano, DH/1B Ryan O’Hearn and catcher Freddy Fermin.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Its labor-intensive process, coupled with the lengthening season and a changing American economy, has made farmers rely increasingly on migrant labor through the government’s H-2A visa program, which supplies the agriculture industry with temporary foreign workers.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
Dengue’s record-breaking year in 2024, the ongoing burden of malaria, and the expanding risk of chikungunya align with what European officials describe as a climactic and environmental shift lengthening transmission seasons and pushing diseases into new geographies.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
Bad hydrology is 'crushing' conservation measures As with other recent years, factors including warming air, parched soil and lengthening growing seasons have kept some of the melting snowpack from reaching the river or its reservoirs.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
The bottoms feature a wide, high-waistband for a smoothing appearance and are subtly flared at the hem, offering a leg-lengthening look.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
These lengthening formulas prioritize coating each lash sleekly, with no bumps or lumps of product.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
This is mainly a function of its lengthening and widening by three inches and one inch, respectively, over its predecessor.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Kentucky's mosquito season typically lasts from summer through fall, but is lengthening due to climate change.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2025
San Diego Padres — the rotation The Padres had a strong trade deadline, solving a significant issue by lengthening their lineup with the acquisitions of outfielder Ramón Laureano, DH/1B Ryan O’Hearn and catcher Freddy Fermin.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Its labor-intensive process, coupled with the lengthening season and a changing American economy, has made farmers rely increasingly on migrant labor through the government’s H-2A visa program, which supplies the agriculture industry with temporary foreign workers.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
Dengue’s record-breaking year in 2024, the ongoing burden of malaria, and the expanding risk of chikungunya align with what European officials describe as a climactic and environmental shift lengthening transmission seasons and pushing diseases into new geographies.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
Bad hydrology is 'crushing' conservation measures As with other recent years, factors including warming air, parched soil and lengthening growing seasons have kept some of the melting snowpack from reaching the river or its reservoirs.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthening
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Whatever the case may be, Purdy landed a five-year, $265 million contract extension from the 49ers earlier this offseason, a very hefty contract for the player who was selected with the final selection of the 2022 NFL Draft.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hunter Luepke is the latest Dallas Cowboy to sign a contract extension following the team’s trade of pass rusher Micah Parsons.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Complimentary activities range from morning stretching with a sea breeze to late-afternoon volleyball in the sand to learning about local culture through a Boduberu drum session.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Across eight episodes, Levy explores eight countries—Austria, Canada, England, India, Ireland, Mexico, South Korea and the United States—touching down in dreamy, horizon-stretching destinations that broaden his perspective, as well as his viewers’ outlook.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Next week, Paramount+ will launch a new multiview feature, initially for the kickoff of CBS Sports’ UEFA soccer coverage — and eventually extending to other content on the streamer.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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Iran sees its involvement in Sudan as a gateway for extending its footprint in Africa.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The materials also mold to your feet over time, increasing their comfort and personalizing their fit.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In Platte County, population growth also contributes to the increasing demand for real estate.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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As aid groups say famine has already taken hold, the assault risks the lives of remaining hostages—captured by Hamas in its October 2023 attack—while Netanyahu faces mounting political turmoil at home, even as Washington continues to hold Hamas responsible for prolonging the conflict.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Failures can cost billions, and with decommissioning expenses projected to exceed $100 billion by 2030, prolonging the life of existing assets has become critical.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Midi skirts hit between the knee and ankle, elongating your legs without showing too much skin.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Ribbon high heels, which retail for $895 and are also available with a shorter 85mm heel, leave the front of the foot exposed, elongating the leg.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Lengthening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthening. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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