as in to lengthen
to make longer
in his paintings the artist elongated the bodies of angels to give them a spiritual quality
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or elongated
as in long
of great extent from end to end
the giraffe's elongate neck is thought to be the result of natural selection
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Recent Examples of elongate
Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 Jan. 2025
This sweater style boasts elongated, belted, or button-front silhouettes similar to that of a cozy, inside-only robe, but can be styled with everything from your favorite jeans and knee-high boots, to knitted dresses—layered with other cold-weather accessories, of course.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Karen Wright, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
The elongate white flower clusters (occasionally pale pink) support pollinators, and inky-black berries ripen by late summer or autumn.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2023
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Verb
White would elongate the top of Skarsgård’s head by an inch to help give a sense of length and elegance to his look while also adding a strong jawline and chin.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 Jan. 2025
This sweater style boasts elongated, belted, or button-front silhouettes similar to that of a cozy, inside-only robe, but can be styled with everything from your favorite jeans and knee-high boots, to knitted dresses—layered with other cold-weather accessories, of course.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The fragment, which was cleaved from its fecal parent with a pair of wire cutters, resembles a chunk of light-colored concrete with darker, elongate inclusions that Chin recognizes as bone.
—Karen Wright, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
The elongate white flower clusters (occasionally pale pink) support pollinators, and inky-black berries ripen by late summer or autumn.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongate
Verb
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As climate change lengthens the shipping season, Greenland occupies an important strategic location.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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Here are some tips for buying and storing the vegetables used in the following recipes, suggestions to help lengthen their freshness: Bell Peppers: Select those with glossy, smooth skin without soft spots or wrinkles.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The anime-style drawing depicts a girl sporting long blue hair — and a purple sweater, of course.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Biden oversaw the end of the longest war in U.S. history in August 2021, pulling troops out of Afghanistan in line with a deal struck with the Taliban by the first Trump administration.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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He was set to retire in January, however, the ongoing conflict has extended his term.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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Several school districts in the Kansas City metro have extended their closures and virtual days into Wednesday, after a blizzard swept through the area over the weekend.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While regular drills are essential, extended reality technology can provide a safe space to model intense, high-pressure scenarios.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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May said climate change has contributed to periods of heavy rain — which causes plant life to grow — followed by extended periods of drought — which dries those plants out, turning them into perfect fire fuel, leading Southern California to its current tinderbox state.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His reporting on billionaires has stretched from America's largest cardboard box factory to Donald Trump's ...—
Chase Peterson-Withorn,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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That, in turn, now allows the Pixel Watch 3 to stretch in some new directions.—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The trail system would increase local connectivity, promote walkable transportation options, and support safety and regular maintenance via county and volunteer patrols, according to the website.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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But there was no pain, only the faint itch, and even that hadn’t increased in intensity.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Elongate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongate. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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