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
BofA said the dollar's recent price action is closely tracking its 2016-2018 pattern, when the greenback rallied in the second half of 2018 after a lengthy correction.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
From lengthy approval chains and siloed decision-making to outdated reporting systems and unclear ownership, workflow bottlenecks can delay execution and reduce impact.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
This kicks off a lengthy discourse about favorite fishing holes, epic hatches, and the head-scratching days where the fish seem to win.
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Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
1 July 2026
Robinson, despite a lengthy injury history, is one of the best offensive rebounders in the league.
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Jay King,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for lengthy
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
From lengthy approval chains and siloed decision-making to outdated reporting systems and unclear ownership, workflow bottlenecks can delay execution and reduce impact.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
This kicks off a lengthy discourse about favorite fishing holes, epic hatches, and the head-scratching days where the fish seem to win.
—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
1 July 2026
Robinson, despite a lengthy injury history, is one of the best offensive rebounders in the league.
—
Jay King,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for lengthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthy
Adjective
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Early jockeying could begin shortly after the midterms, but candidates with stronger name ID may have a longer runway.
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Another child was rescued from the rubble in Venezuela’s La Guaira region, marking a poignant moment at the close of a long and emotionally charged day of crisis response on Saturday.
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The shoes featured an ultra-elongated and sharp pointed toe that added a modern twist to the traditional pump silhouette.
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This model is designed to fit an elongated toilet and is powered by a standard GFCI outlet.
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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