1
as in elongated
of great extent from end to end
giraffes have long necks to help them reach leaves on tall trees
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2
as in lengthy
lasting for a considerable time
if it's boring, even a movie with a running time of 90 minutes can seem long
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as in months
a long or seemingly long period of time
they should be here before long
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as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I long for the day when cancer is but a distant and unpleasant memory
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as in perennially
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Recent Examples of long
Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2025
These fireballs often last longer and shine brighter, thanks to their origins in larger fragments of space debris.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
Jack Hill, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2025
Those sounds pair with slow motion and simulated shifts to create a new-age ambiance that has many car enthusiasts longing for the sounds of engines past.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
As with the cloud industry, the giants own the base layer, but the long tail of specialized services is where startups can still grow.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 July 2025
In recent appearances, she’s been back to wearing her dark brunette long and one-length, in loose relaxed waves or in a bouncy blowout.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 17 July 2025
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Adjective
YouTube does not specify how any of the data received from users incorrectly labeled as teens will be used or how long it will be stored.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2025
These fireballs often last longer and shine brighter, thanks to their origins in larger fragments of space debris.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
This opinion piece isn’t about longing for an idealized past.
—Jack Hill, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2025
Those sounds pair with slow motion and simulated shifts to create a new-age ambiance that has many car enthusiasts longing for the sounds of engines past.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Verb
Indeed, Williams caught two long touchdown passes from Hayes during the Redhawks’ 24-7 win over Lyons in the state quarterfinals.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
As with the cloud industry, the giants own the base layer, but the long tail of specialized services is where startups can still grow.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Frank longs for the days when a badge allowed a middle-aged white man to play god; the days when cops didn’t have to pretend like there were consequences for shooting people, and there wasn’t any bodycam footage of him using his gun to cut the bathroom line at a coffee shop.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 July 2025
In recent appearances, she’s been back to wearing her dark brunette long and one-length, in loose relaxed waves or in a bouncy blowout.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 17 July 2025
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Adjective
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At first slow and elongated, then at grotesque, breakneck turns, Tøndel presents an intense psycho-drama, with slashes of surrealism and a striking, geometric visual language.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
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The galaxy’s light gets distorted by the gravity of the dark matter, so the image of the galaxy becomes elongated, turning into a little arc.—
Jenna Ahart,
Quanta Magazine,
11 July 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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On the street in Brooklyn on Tuesday night, Hathaway’s lengthy, dark brown hair, handled by Sean Flanigan, was curled and parted in the middle.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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The tusk, which is actually an elongated tooth, is mainly found in males and can grow up to 10 feet long.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Chaos is a constant for the outdoor winter sport with single-elimination playoffs that relies on the bounces of an elongated sphere.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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Prolonged wind events that unleash heavy rainfall and travel far distances sometimes qualify as derechos.—
Isabella O'Malley,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
Noun
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One way to mess with an option team’s Plan A is to not only stick them with third-and-forevers, but to put them in an early hole, making them throw out of desperation.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2019
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Printed with thermochromic ink, the stamp reveals a second image of the moon when a finger is pressed to it, and a sheet of 16 Forever stamps features a map of the eclipse path.—
Meg Jones,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2017
Adverb
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Downtown Home & Garden will permanently close on Dec. 24 after more than a century in Ann Arbor.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Williams said that regardless of how the case is decided, anything built at the site would likely remain there permanently.—
Yezen Saadah,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The program supports plastic-carbon footprint reporting and aligns with extended producer responsibility (EPR) principles, helping businesses prepare for regulatory shifts while promoting long-term environmental and operational resilience.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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Her calls to Main Street Renewal’s Charlotte office were answered by Liv — a virtual agent — who eventually put her on hold for extended period of time.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Long.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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