PROTRACTING Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

protracting

verb

present participle of protract

as in lengthening

to make longer the highway project was protracted by years of litigation

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The new style is part of the Gucci Primavera collection, and the Donna features a striking, pronounced outline and clean lines all around, lengthening the leg.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
The study, however, didn’t attribute the lengthening delays to flaws in the single-payer system, but rather to the increasing complexity of cancer care and changes in hospital practices.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of lengthening

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Thirty-six of Brown’s 101 pitches were sinkers, prolonging a seismic shift for a pitcher known for a menacing four-seam fastball.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
In addition to knowing what fruits and veggies to keep away from one another, keeping your produce stored at cooler temperatures is helpful for prolonging your food as well.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of prolonging

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The move may mark more than another bout of bond-market volatility, with consequences stretching across economies and financial markets.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
The fires have spread across several provinces, creating a vast front of flames stretching from the center to the far east of the country.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of stretching

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The team stopped at 800 N because increasing the load further would require additional protective equipment, with a separate destructive limit test planned.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Rattlesnake sightings are increasing across Texas, with warnings issued at schools and athletic fields.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

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