PROTRACTION Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

protraction

noun

Definition of protraction

as in prolongation

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Recent Examples of protraction The protraction and retraction of the shoulder blades can also ease soreness from wearing a backpack. — Ingrid Yang Md, Outside Online, 29 May 2025 But all of these things are additional protraction of the litigation. — Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2022 Moreover, time continues to be of the essence as the protraction of the negotiations complicate the talks. — Mostafa Salem, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022 The sculpture had become, after all these years, about the protraction of the human foot and the celestial head. — New York Times, 26 Jan. 2022

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Noun

Also, ibogaine’s prolongation of the heart’s QT intervals carries a real risk of fatal arrhythmia.

— Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
The prolongation was 242 days in 2023 and 346 days in 2024, according to the report.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026

Definition of prolongation

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The crux of the dispute surrounds the validity of a contract extension option for Mateta, one which Palace exercised in December 2024.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The Los Angeles Rams traded for former Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie and then signed him to a four-year, $124 million extension that includes $100 million guaranteed.

— Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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Law-enforcement officials told us that the president’s central role in the July 4 events and the extending of their length late into the evening have added complexity—and risk.

— Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Independence Avenue Corridor extending, approximately, from Gladstone Boulevard to the north, East 18th Street to the south, Forest Avenue to the west and Interstate 435 to the east.

— Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026

Definition of extending

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Looking ahead, Trump’s prolonging of Chavismo is a political gamble in Florida – a state where many Latin Republican voters despise the system and any dealing with socialist governments.

— Paul Webster Hare, The Conversation, 19 Jan. 2026
The prolonging of the war has also ratcheted up Israel’s isolation on the world stage.

— New York Times, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025

Definition of prolonging

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Cardio, strength training and stretching have long been the go-to approaches for optimizing health span and lifespan.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
As long hours spent in the same position can contribute to poor posture, stiffness and other physical issues, experts say regular movement and stretching can help prevent joint pain and muscle weakness.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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