lengths

plural of length

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lengths Country legend Dolly Parton never wanted a war to break out between her family and estate, going to extreme lengths to prevent it. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026 Get the look with lots of different lengths of layers to define curls and add fullness. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026 The candles are all different lengths, gradually burning out, and there’s no way of knowing how long each one is. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026 Over the course of Primetime, Pattinson’s Hansen goes to Captain Ahab–esque lengths to trap targets and catch them on-camera. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026 Originally rooted in practicality for farmers who needed more warmth and protection while tilling the fields, designers now take liberties with the coat’s original intent, experimenting with shorter lengths, patterns, and fabrics. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 While Rice later went to great lengths to apologize to Cruise after seeing his performance, even commissioning a two-page spread in various outlets to heap praise on him, Jordan says the circumstances created an unwanted dynamic on set. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 As two strangers begin digging into her mysterious past, Pam goes to murderous lengths to keep her secrets buried. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026 The product is applied to dry lengths and ends and works diligently to tame flyaways once you’re done drying. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengths
Noun
  • With its affinities for isolation and, at times, imposing scale, Land art conjures archaeology and the geological sublime—vast expanses of space and time.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Arid canyons and rocky expanses with little vegetation are conducive to flash flooding and the tropical weather adds more risk, said Andrew Mangham, senior service hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
    — Martín Silva Rey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • And Miami last weekend converted eight of 16 third-down attempts, mostly medium distances.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Future models are expected to fly for five to eight hours, covering distances up to 250 kilometers (155 miles) on a single deployment.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Should Room418 originals be successful, the company is eyeing expansions into film, television, adaptations and experiences.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The decrease in gut bacteria diversity was tied to expansions in populations of certain bad actors, such as the bacteria Enterococcus faecium.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • After correcting for background noise and distance, the researchers could compare the sound readings and compare them in relation to data on different birds’ body sizes and open beak widths.
    — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Even shoppers with wide feet say the regular widths are suitable for them.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The second, Stillpoint, aims to release and restore calm with a deep oil-free massage, along with rocking compressions, assisted stretches, and Kansa wand techniques.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The CloudFluff Comforter wraps you in super-soft knitted cotton that breathes and stretches, with whole-piece feather silk filling for a lofty, cozy feel without the weight.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Lengths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengths. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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