as in long
lasting for a considerable time
a marathon study session the night before the exam
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Recent Examples of marathon
Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Toss it on for a reality TV show marathon, then swap in your favorite sneakers and a tote bag for a simple pumpkin spice latte run look.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
Early on in My Undesirable Friends, filmmaker Julia Loktev’s monumental and marathon-length chronicle of Russian journalists attempting to practice their trade in Putin‘s Russia, an interview subject is asked about totalitarian regimes.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Kai Cenat began his marathon stream Mafiathon 3, on September 2, the conclusion of his trilogy of subathon events.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Toss it on for a reality TV show marathon, then swap in your favorite sneakers and a tote bag for a simple pumpkin spice latte run look.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
But by the end of a marathon day of meetings, details on what such an agreement might entail remained elusive.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
Early on in My Undesirable Friends, filmmaker Julia Loktev’s monumental and marathon-length chronicle of Russian journalists attempting to practice their trade in Putin‘s Russia, an interview subject is asked about totalitarian regimes.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marathon
Adjective
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It’s been a long road, but one that has provided him with a chance to remain at the MLB level — and to pitch in the biggest games.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The three new watch models boast upgraded health features, fast charging, longer battery lives and a variety of finishes, styles and price points.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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For instance, studies show that ultramarathon runners expend large amounts of energy on race day, but cannot sustain that level of output over the long haul.3 Scientists are still trying to understand how this is possible.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
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Baltimore ultramarathon swimmer and artist Katie Pumphrey has once again successfully navigated the English Channel, completing the 21-mile swim in 14 hours and 13 minutes on Wednesday.—
Mathew Schumer,
Baltimore Sun,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Chili’s parent Brinker International has a lengthy growth runway ahead, according to Evercore ISI.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Johnson was spotted wiping away tears during a lengthy standing ovation at the premiere.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Senate election will mark Jenkins’ first statewide race at a time when Florida Democrats have struggled to show a pulse, and after the last Democratic Senate candidate, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, lost by almost 13 points.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Kraft has received a few notable endorsements, most recently former city councilor Annissa Essaibi George, who was the runner-up to Wu in the 2021 race.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
10 Sep. 2025
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Maggie Muglia, a 25-year-old from Arlington Heights, participated in the 2023 competition for her first triathlon.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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But in the 5K road race and sprint triathlon, Van Rompaye edged the German out for gold with Sprink taking silver and bronze, respectively.—
Eryn Mathewson,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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German biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier, who captured two gold medals at the 2018 Olympics, died in mountaineering accident in a remote range of Pakistan, officials said Wednesday.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
30 July 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
Noun
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Jim Thorpe won two gold medals in the 1912 Olympic Games for pentathlon and decathlon.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Barbara Hood Memorial Student Scholar Athlete Award winner also took home first at the Div. 3 championship in the 100-meter hurdles (14.68), the 55-meter hurdles (8.35) and the pentathlon (3,258).—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
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Jim Thorpe won two gold medals in the 1912 Olympic Games for pentathlon and decathlon.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Rowe teaches advanced English classes and also coaches the academic decathlon team that competes in eight subjects, including literature and math.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Marathon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marathon. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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