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
The slim toe lengthens the leg, while the open heel keeps the outfit from looking heavy.
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Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Not to mention climate change, which lengthens growing seasons and increases pollen production.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The law phases out several affordable repayment plans and lengthens terms for others.
—Annie Nova,kamaron McNair, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
At some point his stride lengthens, brisk, impatient.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Tyler Myers lengthens — literally and figuratively — the Stars’ back end.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Ingesting it sooner lengthens the rope for more leverage.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
This enlargement of the larynx lengthens and thickens the vocal cords, which lowers vocal pitch.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026
The vineyards benefit from the moderating influence of the lake, which reduces frost pressure and lengthens the growing season — an advantage in northern viticulture.
—Michael Johnson, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Not to mention climate change, which lengthens growing seasons and increases pollen production.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The law phases out several affordable repayment plans and lengthens terms for others.
—Annie Nova,kamaron McNair, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
At some point his stride lengthens, brisk, impatient.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Tyler Myers lengthens — literally and figuratively — the Stars’ back end.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Ingesting it sooner lengthens the rope for more leverage.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
This enlargement of the larynx lengthens and thickens the vocal cords, which lowers vocal pitch.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026
The vineyards benefit from the moderating influence of the lake, which reduces frost pressure and lengthens the growing season — an advantage in northern viticulture.
—Michael Johnson, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthens
Verb
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The area is bounded by the Interstate 485/Providence Road interchange and extends south to the South Carolina state line.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Our work extends beyond the local level.—
Igor Alterman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This increases your visibility to potential rescuers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a letter that a rearview image that doesn’t display properly reduces the driver’s view behind the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.—
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The byway stretches over 49 miles from Idaho Springs to Bergen Park and is the highest paved road in North America, offering panoramic views of the Continental Divide.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Built in 1949, this structure stretches more than a third of a mile over the Missouri River.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Deadheading keeps the plant neat and prolongs its blooming period.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
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Defensiveness prolongs the exchange and keeps you tethered to the old dynamic.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The continuous tone-on-tone color elongates the silhouette and has a refined finish.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
5 Apr. 2026
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The preppy shoe, which often has a slight heel, elongates the legs when paired with this specific style of denim.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Lengthens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthens. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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