as in lengthens
to make longer
would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible
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Recent Examples of prolongs
Minoxidil prolongs the growth phase of those follicles.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Deadheading keeps the plant neat and prolongs its blooming period.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
Defensiveness prolongs the exchange and keeps you tethered to the old dynamic.
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Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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
Defensiveness prolongs the exchange and keeps you tethered to the old dynamic.
—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolongs
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It’s made of soft pebbled leather with a fabric lining, and the adjustable strap lengthens to 22 inches to get the best fit.
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Francisco Alvarez’s return lengthens the lineup.
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Tuesday’s ruling declares the case a class action and extends the order nationwide.
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Leadership extends far beyond an intellectual and emotional endeavor.
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That increases borrowing costs across the wider economy, including people’s mortgage rates.
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People taking diuretics, beta-blockers or any transdermal medication patches should check with a doctor first since heat significantly increases drug absorption through the skin.
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“Prolongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolongs. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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