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
Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
And lengthening it is a cinch—just hook it up to the faucet; the water pressure flowing into the hose will enlarge it for you.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Palau has given Carpenter a blowout that combines ‘90s and ’60s vibes to create a modern take on polished oomph that proves glamour doesn't depend on lengthening extensions.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, Norway's sovereign wealth fund proposed switching to semiannual reporting, reasoning that lengthening the time frame would allow companies to focus on the longer term.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
The line made other minor tweaks as well, such as redesigning its central Roundabout area to offer more indoor lounge space and lengthening the main pool.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
And the time required to develop new mines is, if anything, lengthening.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
The modifications included lengthening the body by 10 inches, lowering it, and giving it a new rear aero kit, as well as a new exhaust setup.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
And lengthening it is a cinch—just hook it up to the faucet; the water pressure flowing into the hose will enlarge it for you.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Palau has given Carpenter a blowout that combines ‘90s and ’60s vibes to create a modern take on polished oomph that proves glamour doesn't depend on lengthening extensions.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, Norway's sovereign wealth fund proposed switching to semiannual reporting, reasoning that lengthening the time frame would allow companies to focus on the longer term.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
The line made other minor tweaks as well, such as redesigning its central Roundabout area to offer more indoor lounge space and lengthening the main pool.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
And the time required to develop new mines is, if anything, lengthening.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthening
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The companies also entered into a multiyear extension of Peacock’s availability across Google’s Android platforms, including Google Play and Google TV.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Without the extension and the new agreement, NBCU and Versant channels would have gone black on YouTube TV, which serves about 10 million subscribers.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Deafening whistles soundtracked the final nine minutes of Sunday’s clash after Grealish’s goal, the game stretching into the 102nd minute before the time was called.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The often snowy State Route 67, stretching some 43 miles south from Jacob Lake Inn to the lodge and scenic overlooks, goes unplowed after the first big storm.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In March 2023, Ottawa renewed the mandate, extending the mission through April 2026.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The deadlock in Congress stems from conflicting spending plans, with Republicans pushing for a clean bill, while Democrats have conditioned their support on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The government can raise revenues by increasing the payroll tax that funds Social Security or the income threshold to continue paying the tax or raise the full retirement age.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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People would be wise to consider the ever-increasing cost of homes in the area before selling their property due to immigration enforcement fears, Gonzalez said.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nuts Different types of nuts, like almonds, are a key snack for prolonging energy.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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Kilaru also warned that if the NCAA’s appeal is dismissed on mootness, there’s nothing stopping Pavia from suing to play another season and prolonging the litigation.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The small bristles gently add product to my small lashes, and the tubing formula is great at elongating individual lashes.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Crawford isn’t the only A-lister ditching skinny jeans for roomier styles — Katie Holmes, Olivia Munn, and Margot Robbie have all adopted the leg-elongating denim trend.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Lengthening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthening. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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