Synonyms of lengthening

lengthening 1 of 2

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extension
• stretching
• prolongation
• elongation
• prolonging
• drawing out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shortening
• curtailment
• abbreviation
• cutback
• abridgment

lengthening

2 of 2

verb

present participle of lengthen

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stretching
• extending
• increasing
• prolonging
• elongating
• protracting
• expanding
• dragging (out)
• drawing out
• enlarging
• outstretching
• amplifying
• thinning
• attenuating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shortening
• cutting
• reducing
• decreasing
• curtailing
• diminishing
• cutting back
• lessening
• abridging
• abbreviating
• thickening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lengthening

Noun

The lengthening of the 18-hole course could exclude even more golfers. — New York Times, 26 June 2026

The solstice signifies the start of winter and also heralds the incremental lengthening of days, symbolizing hope and renewal in many cultures. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Dec. 2025

Instead, gently encourage the lengthening of your muscles. — Gerard Hartmann, Outside, 3 Nov. 2025

The researchers also searched for molecular signs of a process called alternative lengthening of telomeres (ALT), a telomere-extending mechanism that doesn’t rely on the usual enzyme, telomerase. — New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025

Verb

The courts also need lengthening because players are hitting the ball harder. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026

The sandals were set on a leg-lengthening, covered stiletto heel measuring four inches. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

Thanks to their leg-lengthening, outfit-elevating magic, flare jeans are a must-have for any wardrobe. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 28 July 2026

The star wore Agolde’s Arc Jeans, which feature a leg-lengthening wide-leg silhouette that Jennifer Lawrence, Joanna Gaines, and Swift rely on, too — incidentally, the latter also happens to be a wearer of the brand! — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026

The ultimate test for whether Dryad’s system or Seneca’s drones can nip fires in the bud will come if fire agencies deploy them during the lengthening wildfire season. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026

Its sleek, leg-lengthening silhouette provides a clean, polished look for professional settings while still being versatile enough for casual wear. — Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

During male puberty, rising testosterone drives the cartilage to grow forward and meet at a sharper angle, while simultaneously lengthening the vocal folds and vocal tract housed just behind it. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

These large-range movements keep your body moving through the stretch, shortening and lengthening your muscles. — Hannah Harper, Health, 1 July 2026