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
The suspect has a lengthy criminal history, including convictions for armed robbery, felony larceny and breaking and entering.
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Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Other punishments could include lengthy suspensions and fines imposed on Ballmer, the Clippers and team officials.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Harbaugh’s journey from his start as an assistant coach with the then-Oakland Raiders to the University of San Diego to Stanford to the San Francisco 49ers to Michigan to the Chargers has been a lengthy one, following a standout career as a college and NFL quarterback, including with the Chargers.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
His lengthy rap sheet, examined by Fox News Digital, spans more than a decade.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Other punishments could include lengthy suspensions and fines imposed on Ballmer, the Clippers and team officials.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Harbaugh’s journey from his start as an assistant coach with the then-Oakland Raiders to the University of San Diego to Stanford to the San Francisco 49ers to Michigan to the Chargers has been a lengthy one, following a standout career as a college and NFL quarterback, including with the Chargers.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
His lengthy rap sheet, examined by Fox News Digital, spans more than a decade.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthy
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It’s been a long road, but one that has provided him with a chance to remain at the MLB level — and to pitch in the biggest games.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The three new watch models boast upgraded health features, fast charging, longer battery lives and a variety of finishes, styles and price points.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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All of the above meant working with prosthetics, like smaller teeth, a fake nose and elongated earlobes, which would emphasize Gladys’s predatory, avian quality.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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The mid-rise fit also hits slightly below the belly button for a more elongated look.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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