as in long
lasting for a considerable time
a marathon study session the night before the exam
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as in ultramarathon
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
And the actions of some lawmakers, like Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) marathon floor speech, have been better received than the tactics of others, like Rep. Al Green’s (D-Texas) heckling of Trump on the House floor, which angered some Democratic moderates and led to Green’s censure.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 1 June 2025
The answer Handy is after, and the thesis of this marathon run through the catalog of some 80 years of American movies about teens, is, duh, both.
—Lisa Schwarzbaum, New York Times, 31 May 2025
The livestream marathon, which is billed as nonpartisan, begins today at 1 p.m. ET.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Venice Beach will have the starting lines for the para triathlon and para marathon.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
And the actions of some lawmakers, like Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) marathon floor speech, have been better received than the tactics of others, like Rep. Al Green’s (D-Texas) heckling of Trump on the House floor, which angered some Democratic moderates and led to Green’s censure.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 1 June 2025
The answer Handy is after, and the thesis of this marathon run through the catalog of some 80 years of American movies about teens, is, duh, both.
—Lisa Schwarzbaum, New York Times, 31 May 2025
The livestream marathon, which is billed as nonpartisan, begins today at 1 p.m. ET.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marathon
Adjective
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In the clip, released on Thursday, June 12, Nelly, 50, and Ashanti, 44, reflect upon the long journey that ultimately led to them rekindling their romance in 2023, 10 years after their split.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Backup Moriah Jefferson has yet to play while battling a leg injury, the latest in a long string of absences for a dynamic guard who struggles to stay healthy.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Current members’ goals run the gamut from getting on the podium at an ultramarathon to simply extending the pleasure of hiking.—
Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan,
Outside Online,
9 May 2025
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Implicit in the endurance feat was also the man Booker was speaking against, who prides himself on treating podiums like ultramarathons.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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His most recent arrest adds to a lengthy list of incidents that have overshadowed an otherwise accomplished career on the gridiron.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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Women now may face lengthy prison sentences for decades-old chapters of their pasts.—
Ryan Mac Natasha Singer Alyce McFadden Jiawei Wang,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Ralph Rosado has defeated Jose Regalado in Miami’s District 4 race, concluding a special election that promises to tip the scales of power on the City Commission.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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But as Election Day approaches, the Motherboard will play a key role in mobilizing voters, generating buzz and redirecting resources toward competitive races.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Cookies became part of the equation when Weekes and McDonald were training for triathlons and looking for a high-quality snack that athletes could use as a satiating carb load.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The time limit to complete this triathlon is generally 16 or 17 hours.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Belarusian competitors excel in biathlon and aerial skiing, and the two sports account for every medal but one that the nation has won at the Winter Games.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the previous sports offered, this year's event will include alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, Nordic skiing, skeleton and wheelchair curling for the first time.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Ligor took fourth in the pentathlon at the New Balance National Indoor Pentathlon.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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About 10,000 military athletes from over 100 countries will participate in 25 sports, including traditional games such as archery, boxing and diving, as well as military competitions like aeronautical pentathlon and naval pentathlon.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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At the Stade de France, the decathlon 400m had to be delayed, as did a fencing final, because of the noise from the stands watching Marchand.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
4 Aug. 2024
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Competing in Academics After the break, Whittemore went into his own personal experience, talking about studying for an academic decathlon where students would study all year.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Marathon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marathon. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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