as in long
lasting for a considerable time
before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects
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Recent Examples of long-term
After that summit, Trump abandoned the requirement of reaching a ceasefire in order to hold further talks and aligned with Putin’s position that negotiations should focus on a long-term settlement instead.
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Barry Hatton, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
While the state has enough water to not induce complete panic yet, conservation methods are being put into place and Arizona's long-term water supply is being considered more often by policymakers.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The long-term solution is federal legislation with objective standards for drawing districts.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
King predicted that in the long-term, these digital currencies, which peg their value to a hard asset like the U.S. dollar, will be the single greatest determinant of ether’s future price fluctuations.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Barry Hatton, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
While the state has enough water to not induce complete panic yet, conservation methods are being put into place and Arizona's long-term water supply is being considered more often by policymakers.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The long-term solution is federal legislation with objective standards for drawing districts.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
King predicted that in the long-term, these digital currencies, which peg their value to a hard asset like the U.S. dollar, will be the single greatest determinant of ether’s future price fluctuations.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-term
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Lohan wore her long strawberry locks in beachy waves, sporting a graphic t-shirt under a blazer.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Postal Service employees use long sticks to spread the packages onto the belts.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The work mirrors that which was recently completed on the west side of the crossing and forced a lengthy closing there.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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While many of these curriculum videos are harmless and even healing, others include strict expectations to finish several lengthy books or master a new hobby—all within 30 days.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Prolonged wind events that unleash heavy rainfall and travel far distances sometimes qualify as derechos.—
Isabella O'Malley,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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Unfortunately for us nosy reporters, the Giants set up the second day of offensive linemen/defensive linemen one-on-ones on the far field.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-term. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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