1
as in long
of great extent from end to end
she used a lengthy piece of rope to tie her dog to a tree
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2
as in far
lasting for a considerable time
the store manager gives new associates a lengthy sermon on the evils of shoplifting
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Recent Examples of lengthy
Piker did not endorse Steyer, but hosted him for a lengthy interview on his livestream.
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Elena Moore, NPR, 15 June 2026
Schedeen's family revealed news of her death Sunday in lengthy statement on Facebook.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
This method also avoids commercial oven cleaners, which often contain lengthy ingredient lists.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
After a lengthy delay for Abunada to receive treatment, players were waved out of the area and the choice to award a spot kick was confirmed.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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Elena Moore, NPR, 15 June 2026
Schedeen's family revealed news of her death Sunday in lengthy statement on Facebook.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
This method also avoids commercial oven cleaners, which often contain lengthy ingredient lists.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
After a lengthy delay for Abunada to receive treatment, players were waved out of the area and the choice to award a spot kick was confirmed.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthy
Adjective
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In a Week 14 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Smith recovered a fumble and returned it 78 yards for a touchdown — the fifth-longest fumble return in franchise history.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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There is also a long list of bars and restaurants hosting watch parties.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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The shoes featured an ultra-elongated and sharp pointed toe that added a modern twist to the traditional pump silhouette.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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This model is designed to fit an elongated toilet and is powered by a standard GFCI outlet.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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