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
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
19 Dec. 2025
Instead, gently encourage the lengthening of your muscles.
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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.
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New Atlas,
2 Oct. 2025
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The mother of the Princess of Wales paired her candy-pink look with lips in a bold cyclamen shade that lit up her smile, while her eyes were accentuated by a bold black line and lengthening mascara.
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Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
The leg-lengthening bottoms exude sophistication and instantly upgrade any summer outfit.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Composed of 100 percent cotton, these jeans fit through the hip and thigh, and then relax after the knee, defining your waist and lengthening your legs all at once.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
The other is the bears’ lengthening year.
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John Drake,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
And men are indeed lengthening their limbs, flying to international clinics, having metal rods inserted into their bones, and then, after a brutal recovery process, relearning how to walk.
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Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
Democratic leaders seem determined not to allow anything to get in the way of winning Maine’s Senate seat, even if that requires willful blindness toward Platner’s lengthening record of indiscretions.
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Shannon A. Mullen,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Noun
The solstice signifies the start of winter and also heralds the incremental lengthening of days, symbolizing hope and renewal in many cultures.
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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
These stretchy, flattering jeans come in a range of washes that are both leg-lengthening and easy to move around in.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The mother of the Princess of Wales paired her candy-pink look with lips in a bold cyclamen shade that lit up her smile, while her eyes were accentuated by a bold black line and lengthening mascara.
—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
The leg-lengthening bottoms exude sophistication and instantly upgrade any summer outfit.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Composed of 100 percent cotton, these jeans fit through the hip and thigh, and then relax after the knee, defining your waist and lengthening your legs all at once.
—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
The other is the bears’ lengthening year.
—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
And men are indeed lengthening their limbs, flying to international clinics, having metal rods inserted into their bones, and then, after a brutal recovery process, relearning how to walk.
—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
Democratic leaders seem determined not to allow anything to get in the way of winning Maine’s Senate seat, even if that requires willful blindness toward Platner’s lengthening record of indiscretions.
—
Shannon A. Mullen,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthening
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New Delhi is seen as a laggard in the global AI race and, by extension, in the physical AI space.
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There is no reason this morning in Venezuela should not be a lavish extension of that.
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What foundation needs your attention before stretching?
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October 23 – November 21 What foundation needs your attention before stretching?
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The rock band, which consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, released a statement shortly after the incident, extending their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.
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And the financial burden is extending beyond the young workers clamoring for independence.
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But the increasing tanker traffic is an encouraging step toward normalization of global oil flows.
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Hulls said the fund allows property owners to support local businesses without dramatically increasing rents as market conditions change.
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And his resignation has paved the way for a seventh official to fill the post in a decade, prolonging the political turbulence that began with the Brexit vote in 2016.
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Zelenskyy has said the war could end if Putin agrees to genuine peace talks, while accusing Moscow of prolonging the conflict and using negotiations as cover for continued attacks.
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Btfbm Casual Two-Piece Sweatsuit This easy-to-wear set include leg-elongating track pants and a matching boxy tee.
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The leg-elongating jeans have made the rounds in Hollywood for months, with celebs like Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dakota Johnson, Katie Holmes, Cindy Crawford, and Jennifer Aniston all putting their own stamps on the trend.
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“Lengthening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthening. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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