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
Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Grenell has long argued for diplomacy with Venezuela and its socialist leader, Nicolás Maduro.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Kyoko Kagawa’s nuanced performance of a Japanese mother who is longing for their family’s safety is the northern star for Hadera embodying Pam King.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 19 Aug. 2025
David Wilson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Staffing shortages during past shutdowns have contributed to snarled flights and could lead to longer security lines.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Beandrea July, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Gaines found ways to be explosive, running for 9 or more yards on three carries, with a long of 14.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Meet Chyna, a sweet pup with a happy disposition that doesn’t let health obstacles keep her down for too long.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Grenell has long argued for diplomacy with Venezuela and its socialist leader, Nicolás Maduro.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Parsons, now in the final year of his rookie contract, has longed for an extension with the Cowboys.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Kyoko Kagawa’s nuanced performance of a Japanese mother who is longing for their family’s safety is the northern star for Hadera embodying Pam King.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
The long road back to the field was worth it for Waller and the Dolphins.
—David Wilson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Staffing shortages during past shutdowns have contributed to snarled flights and could lead to longer security lines.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
One longs to see a full scene of Candy in action onscreen or in a home video, rather than just snippets.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Gaines found ways to be explosive, running for 9 or more yards on three carries, with a long of 14.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long
Adjective
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In a recent ruling, a federal judge permanently dismissed 21 of the 22 causes of action brought by Making the Band 2 contestant Sara Rivers in a lengthy $60 million racketeering lawsuit filed in February.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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Clearly fighting through tears, Kimmel thanked those who’d supported him during his suspension, including a lengthy roster of fellow comedians.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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During uncertain economic times, the Spaghett is also gaining traction as a more affordable version of the perennially popular Aperol Spritz.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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Yet the series is perennially on the bubble.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Generally, Antifa describes those in opposition to fascism and far-right neo-Nazi ideologies, tracing their roots to 20th-century resistance movements in Europe.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
27 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, parts of the far East Valley picked up little more than sprinkles, with some gauges showing less than a tenth of an inch.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 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
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Yield strength describes the point at which a material permanently deforms under stress, marking the boundary between elastic flexibility and structural failure – crucial for engineers designing load-bearing structures.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Democrats could have chosen any number of priorities to attach to this fight — from tariffs to corruption to ICE raids — instead your party has drawn a line around permanently extending Affordable Care Act tax credits and reversing Medicaid cuts.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The boat combines electric and diesel power to offer energy efficiency and backup power generation for extended endurance, guaranteeing reliable performance in even the most demanding maritime environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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There’s not a sharp angle to be found on the exterior, just smooth flowing lines from the extended hood to the high-rise rear wing (though this now-iconic feature was optional).—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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What was that palpable X-factor that so differentiated Oasis and made the Gallagher brothers so enduringly relatable to listeners all over the planet?—
Jesse Adams,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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As the past and present stars of the enduringly popular legal procedural franchise emerged from a precinct-style set to present the award for Outstanding Drama series, Ice-T, Meloni, Merkerson, and Goldwyn took the opportunity to celebrate their costar of decades.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Long.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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