1
as in elongate
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 perennially
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as in forever
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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Recent Examples of long
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Some gardeners do trim their plants back after long stems of old blooms decline and seed pods begin to form.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Hoosiers’ first two scoring drives were 12 and 14 plays long, which is precisely what the Hurricanes try to do to opposing teams.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025
No mile-long walks to the gate.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Jon Haworth, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
The mission behind Alebrije, according to Victoria, is to offer a corner of Mexico in Nashville, where good, affordable food evokes nostalgia and warmth, especially for older generations who long for the flavors of their childhood and the comfort of their grandmother’s kitchen.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
This problem hits hardest when patients must take treatment consistently over long periods.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Some gardeners do trim their plants back after long stems of old blooms decline and seed pods begin to form.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Adverb
The restaurant employs roughly 80 people and has long been known for its casual atmosphere and accessibility in a town increasingly defined by high-end shops and restaurants.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Hoosiers’ first two scoring drives were 12 and 14 plays long, which is precisely what the Hurricanes try to do to opposing teams.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
But Engel is also watching for other signs bitcoin has hit its nadir this cycle, including higher net accumulation among long-term token holders and negative perpetual funding rates that would indicate leveraged longs have been flushed out of the market.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025
No mile-long walks to the gate.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
Police did not say who long the two children had been missing for or how long but took the opportunity to credit the search team who were able to find the kids deep within the thick forest.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
The mission behind Alebrije, according to Victoria, is to offer a corner of Mexico in Nashville, where good, affordable food evokes nostalgia and warmth, especially for older generations who long for the flavors of their childhood and the comfort of their grandmother’s kitchen.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long
Adjective
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Malarkey created this bright manicure and focused on bringing the sides of the tips further down the nail for an even, more elongated look.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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The rear design includes two cameras on an elongated camera shelf.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The laundry list of failures under Newsom’s watch is lengthy, especially those that are entirely within his control.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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After remaining relatively quiet on Sunday, the Republican president in two lengthy social media posts said that Democrats had encouraged people to obstruct law enforcement operations.—
Michelle L. Price,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The first is a perennially hard-to-find, shiny currency with a store of value, the second is an easier-to-find, less beautiful industrial metal with some jewelry use.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Harbaugh, in 18 years, won a Super Bowl, and the Ravens were perennially in the playoff picture, but his inability to beat a Steelers’ squad in a game in which his tight end dropped a two-point conversion, and his rookie kicker missed the game-winning field goal, was the breaking point.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The company is monitoring forecasts closely as an extended period of below-freezing temperatures is expected, along with widespread snow, freezing rain, and ice.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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According to the National Weather Service, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and the Carolinas face a significant threat of extended power outages due to heavy ice accumulation.—
Matt Randolph,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The result is a widening credibility gap that populist and far-right actors are increasingly able to convert into support faster than the political centre can respond.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Should this occur, the snow could be somewhat heavier (wetter) in far eastern areas for a time.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Since 2005, 110 rural hospitals have closed permanently, including 24 in the past five years.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Trump later nominated Halligan to serve permanently, though her nomination was never considered in the Senate.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Unitree confirmed that the G1 is designed as a compact, foldable humanoid focused on affordability and scalability, while the larger H2 targets industrial applications.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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In Europe, where Panattoni has operated for around 20 years, the platform spans 15 countries through 36 offices and has been the region's largest developer for eight consecutive years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Long.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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