as in extends
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 lengthens
As the day lengthens, and between moves, a little grease imprints each of my pieces—the residue of crackly griot, pikliz, and tostones.
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Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
The vegan formula tubes, lengthens, and volumizes by coating each lash in lightweight fibers and film-forming polymers for striking definition.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Requiring a shareholder vote introduces uncertainty, lengthens timelines, and raises the risk that a cable spinoff could be rejected or delayed.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Customers agree that the curved brush lengthens and volumizes their lashes, while the formula is smudge-, flake-, clump-, and sweat-proof.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
This mascara builds volume and lengthens your lashes while staying still on the eyes.
—Shalwah Evans, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
The story blooms and lengthens and sprawls, going from generation to generation, reckoning with the weight of lineage and history and wounds.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
Old standbys and new treatments Topical minoxidil, also known as Rogaine, is a foam available over-the-counter that lengthens the growth phase of the hair cycle, keeping more hair on the head at any one time.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
This lengthens your body, opens your chest, and lets your arms fall into a more natural position.
—Christine Buzan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
The vegan formula tubes, lengthens, and volumizes by coating each lash in lightweight fibers and film-forming polymers for striking definition.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Requiring a shareholder vote introduces uncertainty, lengthens timelines, and raises the risk that a cable spinoff could be rejected or delayed.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Customers agree that the curved brush lengthens and volumizes their lashes, while the formula is smudge-, flake-, clump-, and sweat-proof.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
This mascara builds volume and lengthens your lashes while staying still on the eyes.
—Shalwah Evans, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
The story blooms and lengthens and sprawls, going from generation to generation, reckoning with the weight of lineage and history and wounds.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
Old standbys and new treatments Topical minoxidil, also known as Rogaine, is a foam available over-the-counter that lengthens the growth phase of the hair cycle, keeping more hair on the head at any one time.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
This lengthens your body, opens your chest, and lets your arms fall into a more natural position.
—Christine Buzan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthens
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As of June 2026, when the hotel officially transitions from this soft opening phase to truly all-inclusive, every stay will be a full room-and-board rate—an offer that extends to the wine, beer, and snacks in the mini bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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The resort’s focus on wellness extends far beyond the spa, though.—
Angela Lian,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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While a certain amount of planning and foresight can be helpful, sometimes doing more just increases anxiety and exhaustion.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Feb. 2026
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Delaying his return also increases the Mavericks’ chances to secure the highest possible lottery position for this summer’s NBA draft.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the coming months, Raman will have to reach beyond her district, which stretches from Silver Lake to Reseda, introducing herself and her record to voters across the city.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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No suspects are in custody as the search for Nancy Guthrie stretches into its 15th day.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
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The drug also causes food to linger in the stomach, which prolongs the feeling of fullness.—
Christina Stiehl,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2026
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Pulling back may feel prudent in the short run, but history suggests that underinvestment during transitions is what prolongs instability rather than reducing it.—
Chris Bradley,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Original EveryWear Zero Waistband Micro Flare Jeans Designed to hug your curves and shape your waist, the Zero Waistband Micro Flare Jeans have a flare leg and a high waist that elongates the legs.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The silver chain design here adds just the right amount of detail and elongates the extra-pointy nail shape.—
Samantha Brash,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Lengthens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthens. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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