Synonyms of prolongs

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lengthens
• extends
• increases
• stretches
• elongates
• protracts
• expands
• drags (out)
• draws out
• enlarges
• outstretches
• amplifies
• attenuates
• thins

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shortens
• reduces
• decreases
• cuts
• diminishes
• lessens
• curtails
• abridges
• abbreviates
• thickens
• cuts back

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prolongs

The vote prolongs the crisis and raises the chance of early elections at a time of regional security concerns, with the NATO member confronting a sharp increase in drone incursions linked to Russia’s war in neighboring Ukraine. — Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

For other digital-asset businesses, however, the failure prolongs uncertainty. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

At the same time, critics say that using biomass to co-fire, instead of transitioning directly to clean energy, simply prolongs the use of highly polluting fossil fuels. — ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026

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