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 Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Their offense disappeared for prolonged periods with uncompetitive at-bats, and their pitching staff wasn’t able to execute strike one often enough.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Although prolonged screen usage isn't directly linked to a higher risk of serious eye conditions, it's increasingly associated with higher rates of myopia, or nearsightedness.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
This dynamic—in which defensiveness and reflexive secrecy lead to prolonged struggles over information that may or may not be important—has been a recurring problem throughout modern U.S. history.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
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The Kernodle, Chapin and Mogen families publicly supported the plea agreement, expressing relief and a desire for emotional closure over the prolonged ordeal.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Their offense disappeared for prolonged periods with uncompetitive at-bats, and their pitching staff wasn’t able to execute strike one often enough.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Although prolonged screen usage isn't directly linked to a higher risk of serious eye conditions, it's increasingly associated with higher rates of myopia, or nearsightedness.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
This dynamic—in which defensiveness and reflexive secrecy lead to prolonged struggles over information that may or may not be important—has been a recurring problem throughout modern U.S. history.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 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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There, organizers counted 6,000 peaceful protesters who filled the State Street Bridge over the Fox River and extended for several blocks in either direction.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 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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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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Residents face persistent shortages of water, electricity and medical care.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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The persistent lack of performance caused many to wonder if Howell may be unseated as Minnesota’s next-in-line behind J.J. McCarthy under center.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Aug. 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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Allen’s path to election Like Parker, Allen traveled an interminable road from the diamond to the plaque gallery.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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The apophatic gestures in The Apprenticeship allude to a truth in skepticism, in the interminable questioning that is intrinsic to living—the convert’s ability to live the questions through her relationship to God.—
Terry Nguyen
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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“Prolonged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolonged. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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