as in lengthens
to make longer
would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible
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Recent Examples of prolongs
Fires are migrating to higher latitudes as climate change prolongs heatwaves and drought conditions in more parts of the world.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Laura Geller Champagne Spackle Skin-Perfecting Primer The Laura Geller Spackle Primer is a lightweight, skin-plumping makeup base that enhances and prolongs foundation wear.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 22 May 2026
China, the world's largest crude importer, has cushioned the worst of the energy shock through its strategic oil stockpiles and a diversified mix of renewable energy sources — though economists warn the buffer has limits as the disruption prolongs.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 May 2026
That kind of reset can add weeks or more to the hiring timeline, which not just prolongs the process but also increases the risk of losing good candidates to other opportunities.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Deadheading keeps the plant neat and prolongs its blooming period.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Defensiveness prolongs the exchange and keeps you tethered to the old dynamic.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
That the Blues had to kick these moves down the road to the summer because Parayko used his no-trade clause and Armstrong couldn’t find anyone to meet his prices elsewhere only prolongs the pain.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The drug also causes food to linger in the stomach, which prolongs the feeling of fullness.
—Christina Stiehl, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Laura Geller Champagne Spackle Skin-Perfecting Primer The Laura Geller Spackle Primer is a lightweight, skin-plumping makeup base that enhances and prolongs foundation wear.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 22 May 2026
China, the world's largest crude importer, has cushioned the worst of the energy shock through its strategic oil stockpiles and a diversified mix of renewable energy sources — though economists warn the buffer has limits as the disruption prolongs.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 May 2026
That kind of reset can add weeks or more to the hiring timeline, which not just prolongs the process but also increases the risk of losing good candidates to other opportunities.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Deadheading keeps the plant neat and prolongs its blooming period.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Defensiveness prolongs the exchange and keeps you tethered to the old dynamic.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
That the Blues had to kick these moves down the road to the summer because Parayko used his no-trade clause and Armstrong couldn’t find anyone to meet his prices elsewhere only prolongs the pain.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The drug also causes food to linger in the stomach, which prolongs the feeling of fullness.
—Christina Stiehl, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolongs
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When the cycle lengthens, growth is a tax on the balance sheet rather than a contribution.—
Ali Aydan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Storing in the refrigerator lengthens that time to six to eight months.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The concession extends through four different eco-zones and happens to be prime rhino and big cat real estate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The order extends to books and materials on sale at the gift stores.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Verb
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This increases your visibility to potential rescuers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Brain activity also increases during a stress response, making movements which are usually automatic less so, and perhaps even slower.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Prolongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolongs. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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