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
Customers agree that the curved brush lengthens and volumizes their lashes, while the formula is smudge-, flake-, clump-, and sweat-proof.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The slim toe lengthens the leg, while the open heel keeps the outfit from looking heavy.
—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
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The slim toe lengthens the leg, while the open heel keeps the outfit from looking heavy.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthens
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And that litigative trail extends to Davis, who is currently navigating personal bankruptcy tied to the fallout over his previous venture, BeautyKind.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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The headline pitch for these accounts is that they’ll be seeded with a one-time $1,000 government contribution for children born from 2025 through 2028, unless Congress extends the government donation.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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CycloKinetics says the fuel improves combustion performance and increases energy density, helping missiles travel farther while improving standoff capability.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Prioritize In-Flight Hydration Air travel greatly increases your risk of dehydration due to the extremely low humidity and lower cabin pressure.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
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Monte Carlo Liquors & Steak House is a lone brick island in a large asphalt lot that sits just over 100 feet from the Central Avenue Bridge that stretches over the Rio Grande in Albuquerque.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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But moss phlox is a lower growing alternative that stretches from 1 to 2-feet wide and yields equally eye-catching flowers that carpet gardens with color in early spring.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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That kind of reset can add weeks or more to the hiring timeline, which not just prolongs the process but also increases the risk of losing good candidates to other opportunities.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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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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The subtle flare balances proportions, elongates legs, and according to shoppers, does very good things for the backside.—
Mia McManus,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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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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“Lengthens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthens. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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