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
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
Oil prices continued to surge on worries of a prolonged war but most Asian markets that were open rose moderately in cautious trading this morning.
—Max Burman, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
But those timelines can be prolonged by complications like compartment syndrome and blood vessel injuries.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Jeff Sessions was forced out after prolonged tension with the president, and he was followed by acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
Oil prices continued to surge on worries of a prolonged war but most Asian markets that were open rose moderately in cautious trading this morning.
—Max Burman, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
On one hand, not going to be prolonged.
—NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
But those timelines can be prolonged by complications like compartment syndrome and blood vessel injuries.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolonged
Adjective
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Opponents will note the Vietnam draft didn’t prevent a protracted, catastrophic war.—
Zach Iscol,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The major reinforcement comes as the war’s economic shock waves are felt throughout the world as Washington signaled a protracted conflict.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Frustration piled, and his timetable lengthened.—
Noah Furtado,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2026
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Grant Holmes’ gem Friday at Chase Field in a 2-0 Braves’ win over the Diamondbacks lengthened the team’s eight-game stretch of solid pitching to start the year.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But his career ended prematurely when persistent groin problems eventually resulted in the diagnosis of a degenerative right side.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Tarver represents a South Side district and has been a persistent critic of Johnson’s approach to Springfield.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The two men forged a close friendship that extended to the wider Kennedy clan.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Each item functioned as both artifact and anecdote, offering insight into a man whose passions extended far beyond music.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The errand conveniently provided the opportunity for a longish highway test of Lexus’ newest luxury people-mover.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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The agency late last year also increased the number of citable violations from five — including fare evasion, eating or drinking onboard, smoking, or incorrectly using a discount ticket — to 25.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities have increased 91% — from 78 in 2015 to 149 in 2025.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 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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My parents took me on my first flight at three months old and never stopped, raising me in a world that stretched far beyond home.—
Shayla Martin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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The other day, a squad of dancers stretched and limbered up in the halls as, outside, the lions stayed still.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prolonged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolonged. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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