as in lengthened
to make longer
would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible
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Recent Examples of prolonged
Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
As of 2023, the commission requires power companies to automatically give customers facing prolonged or repeated outages money off of their bills based on the percentage of the company's customers without power, according to the Michigan Public Service Commission.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
However, home plate umpire Derek Thomas, who previously ejected Aaron Boone for arguing a correct strike call in the third inning, ruled the pitch a ball and prolonged Smith’s at-bat.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2025
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Verb
So, there's going to be probably a prolonged period of deep investment in content.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
As of 2023, the commission requires power companies to automatically give customers facing prolonged or repeated outages money off of their bills based on the percentage of the company's customers without power, according to the Michigan Public Service Commission.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The stalls result in a loss of thrust and, if prolonged, may cause engine damage or failure.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
However, home plate umpire Derek Thomas, who previously ejected Aaron Boone for arguing a correct strike call in the third inning, ruled the pitch a ball and prolonged Smith’s at-bat.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolonged
Verb
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Anecdotes of patients who have undergone multicancer screening and had their lives lengthened by early discovery of cancer should be taken seriously.—
Cory Franklin,
Twin Cities,
14 Sep. 2025
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Legislators lengthened the state’s deadline to prosecute rapes of adults from 10 to 15 years.—
Willoughby Mariano,
ProPublica,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Why the odds look better this time The conflict between the Turkish state and the PKK has been one of the most protracted and violent struggles in the world.—
Alpaslan Ozerdem,
The Conversation,
2 Sep. 2025
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Ernst was a focus of major attention during the protracted discussion over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's confirmation.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Kraft had an 8-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter that extended Green Bay’s lead to 24-10.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The 9-inch monochrome CRT was retained, but the floppy drive no longer had a door, and the keyboard was extended with several special keys.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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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Reportedly, the use of the RT-70 radio antenna increased the accuracy of GLONASS by around 30%.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The trade and investment element of state visits has increased in recent times.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Very persistent stream of bubbles; aromas of golden apples, lemon peel and yellow poppy.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Unequal wage growth adds to persistent wage gaps Certain demographic groups saw their incomes rise faster than others between 2023 and 2024.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In all, 160 guests filled the hall, where the banquet table stretched 155 feet, glittering with 139 candles and more than 1,400 pieces of cutlery.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Videos shared by Russian media showed passengers sleeping on the floors of Sheremetyevo, the country’s busiest airport, as long queues stretched through the terminals.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their new collaboration is more satisfying than that uneven and overlong puzzle box, not to mention more readily coherent as a narrative.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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Yet the historical resonance falls flat amid the film’s overlong runtime, unlikable characters and shaky accents that most actors stumble in and out of.—
Itzel Luna,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Prolonged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolonged. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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