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
Owens envisions a Charlotte composed of 10-minute cities and livable communities that support work, recreation and housing without lengthy commutes.
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
However, in May 2025, amid the election, Mamdani shared a lengthy and rare message dedicated to his wife on Instagram.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Owners also have access to Ascaya’s lengthy roster of amenities, which includes a 23,000-square-foot clubhouse, a resort-style pool, fitness and yoga studios, tennis and pickleball courts, a family park, and scenic hiking trails.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Given the reliance on others to provide the transcripts, and a third party to process and certify them, this became a lengthy ordeal that proved much longer to complete than expected, per sources.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
However, in May 2025, amid the election, Mamdani shared a lengthy and rare message dedicated to his wife on Instagram.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Owners also have access to Ascaya’s lengthy roster of amenities, which includes a 23,000-square-foot clubhouse, a resort-style pool, fitness and yoga studios, tennis and pickleball courts, a family park, and scenic hiking trails.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Given the reliance on others to provide the transcripts, and a third party to process and certify them, this became a lengthy ordeal that proved much longer to complete than expected, per sources.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthy
Adjective
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Security confiscated several long, heavy sticks.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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The first Black cemetery in Tarrant County, home to the remains of more than 500 veterans, was rededicated on Veterans Day after a months-long restoration effort.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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The elongated blending stick works great in deep pots and tall containers.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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At the front of its elongated hood, the face of the Vision Iconic wears a plus-sized grille that pays homage to the large grilles in the company’s history.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthy. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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