as in long
lasting for a considerable time
a marathon study session the night before the exam
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Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
He’s attracted many supporters along the way – even legendary Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge sent him a message during the trans-Australia attempt – but also his fair share of critics.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
These aren’t just sandals that look cute on camera; they’ve been vetted by people who’ve put them through airport security, long-haul flights, museum marathons, and uphill walks.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
And all three other members express regret about George’s indecision costing the group a spot in the lineup for the historic marathon Live Aid concert at London’s Wembley Stadium.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
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Adjective
As the marathon 2025 session reached its 100th day Wednesday, nearly 100 bills remained in limbo, awaiting DeSantis’s decision on their fate.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
He’s attracted many supporters along the way – even legendary Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge sent him a message during the trans-Australia attempt – but also his fair share of critics.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
These aren’t just sandals that look cute on camera; they’ve been vetted by people who’ve put them through airport security, long-haul flights, museum marathons, and uphill walks.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
And all three other members express regret about George’s indecision costing the group a spot in the lineup for the historic marathon Live Aid concert at London’s Wembley Stadium.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marathon
Adjective
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Miley Cyrus delivers a fashion statement with her lithe, feather dress and long, black leather gloves in Paris on June 18.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago.—
Emily Trainham,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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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
Adjective
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Golden State has a $1.96 million option on him for the coming season, but the likely move is to decline it and sign him to a lengthier, cap-friendly deal as a non-Bird free agent.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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That’s a gap of 15 months for filming and post-production, lengthy even in this current streaming era.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Last year, his season featured 24 races across six months.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The landmark Regents of the University of California v. Bakke decision in 1978 banned racial quotas in college admissions but allowed race to be a factor in meeting diversity goals, a ruling that also informed case law on hiring.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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One of the weirdest parts of getting into long-distance running or triathlons is learning how much endurance athletes love and hate—and rely on—little packets of goo-like gels.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
26 June 2025
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In an area roughly the size of Manhattan, Boa Vista Village contains hundreds of large homes and apartments, acres and acres of lush landscaping, golf courses, an equestrian center, a triathlon training center, two polo fields, a spa and a wave pool for surfing, among other amenities.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Each group tied their legs together and participated in a six-legged pentathlon.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
26 June 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
Noun
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The decathlon has 10 events: 100, 400 and 1,500-meter runs, 110 hurdles, long jump, high jump, pole vault, discus, javelin and shot put.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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The decathlon will be contested Wednesday (100, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400) and Thursday (110 hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, 1,500).—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2025
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“Marathon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marathon. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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