as in protracted
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to make longer
would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible
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Recent Examples of prolonged
Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Polling points to a likely May runoff, a prolonged fight that could leave the Republican winner short on funds and give Democrats a head start.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2026
If that break is prolonged, the metro will see snowfall totals closer to 4 inches.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The country is mired in a prolonged crisis brought on by years of hyperinflation, political corruption, economic mismanagement and an ineffectual government.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Polling points to a likely May runoff, a prolonged fight that could leave the Republican winner short on funds and give Democrats a head start.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Even as ways change, and people mark their time on this planet in months and years, memories can be passed down that stretch them, making time immutable and life prolonged.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2026
If that break is prolonged, the metro will see snowfall totals closer to 4 inches.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolonged
Adjective
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Nearly seven years later, Kofod's successors -- again under the leadership of Frederiksen -- have faced a more protracted and aggressive campaign from Washington.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Violent conflicts have been erupting at a brisk frequency, getting bloodier, and more protracted.—
Galip Dalay,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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School districts canceled class, businesses are closing for the day and warming centers lengthened hours as residents braced for the cold.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The changes lengthened prison sentences for gang members who commit crimes.—
Sonia Pérez D,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One of the most persistent misconceptions Kapur wants to dismantle is the fear that AI will do our thinking for us.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the reaction is just as vast, and even more persistent, Angela was proud to tell me about Moon Palace’s place as a node in a larger community network.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gold extended its relentless rally on Thursday, crossing past $5,500 per ounce and hitting another record high.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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And the hospitality extended beyond homes.—
Kim Norvell,
Des Moines Register,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When the front door opens, they’re greeted by an androgynous person with longish hair, thick eyebrows and a deep voice.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Pontiac’s Firebird had a longish life in car years, with four generations spanning 1967 to 2002.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
Verb
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That figure is used to determine the league’s cut, which for all local TV deals has since increased from 34% to 48%.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the average new car payment has increased by $300, or more than 35%, since then to $769.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This solid, slightly-overlong watch is best at capturing how time and trauma turn daily life into valuable history.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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The pacing is overlong, removing much of the tension and excitement that make thrillers so fascinating to watch.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Behind Hassan, a bald, muscular man yelled something in Hebrew, and his two arms stretched forward, pointing at Hassan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The books' massive success made a film adaptation inevitable, eventually resulting in five blockbuster movies released between 2008 and 2012 (Breaking Dawn was stretched into two films because one epic finale just wasn't enough).—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Prolonged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolonged. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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