PROTRACTS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

protracts

verb

present tense third-person singular of protract

as in lengthens

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

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Whether they’re kitten-heeled or a tall pump, this shoe design lengthens the leg, offsetting the Bermuda shorts to create a streamlined silhouette.

— René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026
These Levi’s 314 Shaping Straight Jeans and Classic Straight Jeans, for example, have an elongating silhouette that lengthens the legs.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 30 June 2026

Definition of lengthens

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Its selection even extends to name-brand favorites from Miraclesuit and Aqua, featuring tons of tasteful one-pieces, cover-ups, and more, all at rare markdowns.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
For Blackstock, the return on investment extends well beyond financial performance.

— Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of extends

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Near Streets In urban environments, planting along high-traffic streets increases the concentrations of pollutants from car exhaust that can contaminate the fruit.

— Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Having the flexibility to work part time or adjust hours is one factor that almost certainly increases the share of women in the labor force in Nordic countries.

— Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of increases

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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

Definition of prolongs

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