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
New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
If the commitment is too large, the two governments can look for workarounds, such as lengthening the period of performance, contributing to the investment fund project by project, or credit recent Korean investments.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Keep reading for all my travel-friendly petite fashion finds, including comfortable, leg-lengthening jeans and cozy sweatpants, starting at $20.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
The decorative buttons on the cuff add a polished touch, while the back slit on the pencil silhouette creates a flattering, leg-lengthening effect.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Rest here for 3 to 5 minutes, lengthening your exhalations.
—Kate Pitts, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
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
Each year, the mining site crept farther south as deposits dwindled, lengthening her father’s commute.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
If the commitment is too large, the two governments can look for workarounds, such as lengthening the period of performance, contributing to the investment fund project by project, or credit recent Korean investments.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Keep reading for all my travel-friendly petite fashion finds, including comfortable, leg-lengthening jeans and cozy sweatpants, starting at $20.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
The decorative buttons on the cuff add a polished touch, while the back slit on the pencil silhouette creates a flattering, leg-lengthening effect.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Rest here for 3 to 5 minutes, lengthening your exhalations.
—Kate Pitts, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthening
Noun
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The Nuggets are better with Braun, even with a contract extension looming.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Dylan Buell / Getty Images The Sacramento Kings and fourth-year forward Keegan Murray have agreed to a five-year, $140 million extension, a league source told The Athletic.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The third-year QB injured himself while doing work with a stretching band, Colts coach Shane Steichen said after the game.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Indonesia, for example, sits at the intersection of the Ring of Fire and the Alpide belt—a separate east-west volcanic zone stretching through southern Asia and Europe.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Its vertical setup and smart blade control reduce wear, thus extending the turbine’s life and lowering overall costs.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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By extending Kidd’s contract, the Mavericks have signaled their intent to build a foundation of continuity and trust as Flagg begins his professional career.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ending the war will offer the Israeli leader relief from daily headlines of IDF casualties, strained reservist forces, increasing international isolation and severe economic damage – heavy burdens for electoral campaigns.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Wealth, in the view of an increasing cohort of affluent individuals, is more than money.—
Christina Binkley,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The prime minister’s critics, including some hostage families, have long accused him of prolonging the war to distract from multiple political scandals, at the expense of recovering the hostages.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial has been looming in the backdrop of the war, with opponents accusing the Israeli prime minister of prolonging the conflict to delay his own legal proceedings.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Genshuo Slingback Chunky Heels As evidenced by Kidman, a pair of pointed-toe heels are the ultimate tool for elongating your legs while wearing airy jeans.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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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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“Lengthening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthening. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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