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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One of two exit ramp lanes at the Interstate 24 interchange at Exit 81 near South Church Street as the westbound off ramps will be lengthened and widened, according to TDOT.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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Over the past 20 years, one single device has unequivocally lengthened the amount of time most people spend sitting.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 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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That Carroll took such umbrage only increased Harbaugh’s smile, making for a better story.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of timepiece brands increased their prices, too, in response to those initial tariff figures back in April, according to Hodinkee.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 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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Barely any other media in recent times has given me an instant shock of glee or revulsion like this absurd anarcho-cartoon being stretched and squeezed to its most grotesque and wholesome clickbait limits.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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Dizon & Truong had to play last weeks’ Japan Open champions Yufei Long & Ting Chieh Wei in the quarters before getting stretched to a third game by two of Australia’s best in Nicola Schoeman and Danni-Elle Townsend in the semis.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
10 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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