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
Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 19 July 2025
Instead, swap them out for a lightweight quilt to keep you comfortable and sleeping easily all summer long.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 19 July 2025
Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
What parts of you have longed for deeper security, softer spaces, or more nourishing roots?
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
By afternoon the river was shrinking back towards the confines of its regular banks, but for many in this wonderful community, things will not look normal for a long time.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
Barry Levitt, Time, 26 June 2025
Franta longs for freedom, while Ondra clings to routine.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 June 2025
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Adjective
At this point in the season, the spring-blooming perennials are long past their prime.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 19 July 2025
Instead, swap them out for a lightweight quilt to keep you comfortable and sleeping easily all summer long.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 19 July 2025
Noun
But while Haim longs to be a grandmother, the issue of using the sperm of deceased men remains controversial.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
What parts of you have longed for deeper security, softer spaces, or more nourishing roots?
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
Verb
Wear The Right Clothing Wear loose-fitting, light-colored long sleeves, long pants, and a hat with fine netting for outdoor activities during peak season.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
By afternoon the river was shrinking back towards the confines of its regular banks, but for many in this wonderful community, things will not look normal for a long time.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
Adverb
That’s bad news for the Parr family, and especially father Bob (Craig T. Nelson), who hates his office job and longs to return to his super life.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 26 June 2025
Franta longs for freedom, while Ondra clings to routine.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long
Adjective
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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
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If the orbit were to get too elongated, Mercury could fall into the sun or get close enough to Venus to get flung out of the solar system.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
26 June 2025
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Kawamura does his best to outplay his height on defense, getting up into the gut of lengthier guards to hound the ball.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Huddled around monitors on the home’s lengthy driveway, a group of crew members, assistants and publicists are cranking their mini fans to their highest settings.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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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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The diminutive Argentine ghosted between defenders, leapt high behind 6ft 2in center back Rio Ferdinand and met the ball with a perfect header, looping it past goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar into the far corner of the net.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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So far reviews have been positive for the film, which follows Clark Kent’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his adoptive human family in Smallville.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 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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The closure will impact 23 union employees, who will be permanently separated from the company Sept. 8.—
Shelley Nelson,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
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In particular, some cleaners can permanently damage stainless steel, wood, marble, and other natural stone surfaces.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Avoid leaving coffee on a warming plate for extended periods.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Avoid watering during the early evening hours to limit the disease spread by reducing extended dew periods.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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“Long.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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