prolongs

verb

present tense third-person singular of prolong
as in lengthens
to make longer would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible

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Recent Examples of prolongs Deadheading prolongs the bloom time, but leaving the flowerheads to dry in place will make the birds in your garden happy and add winter interest to planting beds. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 Minoxidil prolongs the growth phase of those follicles. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 22 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, 12 June 2026 Every year, villages face the threat of large-scale forest fires, a danger likely to worsen with the arrival of El Niño, a phenomenon that prolongs drought and pushes regional temperatures higher. — ABC News, 7 June 2026 Fires are migrating to higher latitudes as climate change prolongs heatwaves and drought conditions in more parts of the world. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolongs
  1. lengthens
  2. extends
  3. increases
Verb
  • Whether they’re kitten-heeled or a tall pump, this shoe design lengthens the leg, offsetting the Bermuda shorts to create a streamlined silhouette.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026
  • These Levi’s 314 Shaping Straight Jeans and Classic Straight Jeans, for example, have an elongating silhouette that lengthens the legs.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 30 June 2026
Definition of lengthens
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  • Its selection even extends to name-brand favorites from Miraclesuit and Aqua, featuring tons of tasteful one-pieces, cover-ups, and more, all at rare markdowns.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • For Blackstock, the return on investment extends well beyond financial performance.
    — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of extends
Verb
  • Airport officials say the new design increases the distance between the terminal and the nearest runway, currently as little as 257 feet, soon to be about 880 feet, bringing the airport into compliance with FAA standards.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Firejet production also increases Beyond collaborative combat aircraft, the expansion will increase production of Kratos’ Firejet family of aerial target systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Definition of increases

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