PROLONGS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

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 Harvesting jalapeños regularly makes your plants more productive and prolongs the growing season. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 Whey proteins from Greek yogurt digest relatively quickly, while casein in cottage cheese forms a gastric gel that slows digestion and prolongs nutrient absorption. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026 Chief Estella Patterson told committee members officers have a hard time determining the exact age of juveniles without an ID, which delays the investigation and prolongs police interactions. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026 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

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The sideways lean becomes a forward one, the gap between his legs increases, and his feet begin landing beneath or slightly behind his centre of mass as his stride lengthens.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Tucking your chin gently toward the floor while lying down lengthens the back of the neck.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

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This effort extends beyond physical chip export controls, which have proven difficult to enforce, with new legislation like the Remote Access Security Act aiming to curb remote access.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The deal also extends the expiration date of non-refundable tax credits issued prior to 2025 by up to five years.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026

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