as in lengthened
to make longer
would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible
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Recent Examples of prolonged
Marcello Rossetti, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
At the same time, plan for the worst by having enough cash at the ready to either ride out a prolonged pullback, or better yet, do some buying as more attractive levels are reached.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 June 2025
As the Republican Party braces for aftershocks from President Donald Trump’s spectacular clash with Elon Musk, lawmakers and conservative figures are urging détente, fearful of the potential consequences from a prolonged feud.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Boost skin health by avoiding direct sunlight and prolonged exposure to cold temperatures, drinking water, taking short, warm showers, and using a humidifier.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 June 2025
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Verb
The junior was able to push through the Xaverian block at the goal line for the score after a prolonged Eagles possession.
—Marcello Rossetti, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
At the same time, plan for the worst by having enough cash at the ready to either ride out a prolonged pullback, or better yet, do some buying as more attractive levels are reached.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 June 2025
As the Republican Party braces for aftershocks from President Donald Trump’s spectacular clash with Elon Musk, lawmakers and conservative figures are urging détente, fearful of the potential consequences from a prolonged feud.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Boost skin health by avoiding direct sunlight and prolonged exposure to cold temperatures, drinking water, taking short, warm showers, and using a humidifier.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolonged
Verb
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This policy appears to have extended to interactions with the press as well.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Two innings later, France extended the lead to 2-0 with an opposite-field single off Lugo to score Correa, who doubled with two outs and advanced to third on a wild pitch ahead of an intentional walk of Larnach.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Word to the wise: the end credits are more like a Marvel movie as they are interrupted by a longish extra scene that includes a special cast member, blues legend Buddy Guy, plus yet another musical number at the end of credits.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Kraven, as played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in longish hair and a beard but not much else that really distinguishes him (he’s ripped!—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Instead of service being needed every 3,000 miles, it is expected to be increased to a range of 15,000 to 20,000 miles.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The case occurred in a trial that quickly increased the dose of the pill over a short period of time, the spokesperson said.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The study reported that almost half of physicians who were persistent cigarette smokers were killed by their habit, and a quarter died before age 70.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Google’s Threat Intelligence Group identifies Scattered Spider as a financially motivated threat actor known for its persistent use of social engineering and brazen communications with victims.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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That's not inherently a bad choice, but in this instance the overarching story feels both overlong and underwhelming as tiny pieces of the narrative are introduced without being fully explained.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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And Dorian, despite the visual inventiveness on display, does go a bit overboard and overlong at times, particularly in a late, extended scene that makes use of pre-recorded outdoor footage that allows more than one Snook to race through a forest.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Man United’s Leah Galton: Winning FA Cup with fractured leg and chasing a ‘bit of revenge’ against Chelsea Manchester United are in an interminable holding pattern, but will this XI change for the Europa League final?—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Jones’ publicly stated desire to bail on this interminable Blackhawks rebuild — no matter how reasonable, no matter how maturely handled — isn’t going to help matters.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Prolonged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolonged. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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