as in to extend
to make longer
I had to lengthen the handle of the paint roller in order to reach the top of the wall
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Recent Examples of lengthen
Chiefs of mission abroad have also reportedly been asked to pare down staffing to the bare minimum required, which could lengthen waits.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 May 2025
United Airlines has lengthened travel waiver offerings to customers flying in and out of Newark International Airport, as flight delays and cancellations have increased in recent days.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Improves Flexibility and Balance Traditional stretches typically involve moving or holding certain body parts in place to lengthen muscle fibers, which is a way to warm up the body.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
Brown mascara is gaining traction for its ability to awaken the eyes and lengthen lashes subtly, without the harshness of a traditional black.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 May 2025
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 May 2025
United Airlines has lengthened travel waiver offerings to customers flying in and out of Newark International Airport, as flight delays and cancellations have increased in recent days.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Improves Flexibility and Balance Traditional stretches typically involve moving or holding certain body parts in place to lengthen muscle fibers, which is a way to warm up the body.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
Brown mascara is gaining traction for its ability to awaken the eyes and lengthen lashes subtly, without the harshness of a traditional black.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthen
Verb
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The consequences extend far beyond teachers themselves; students suffer the most.—
Lakeisha Wells Palmer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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The stakes of this inquiry extend far beyond philosophical curiosity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the report noted that the lack of federal reforms, such as delays in rescheduling cannabis and changes to banking policies, has prolonged uncertainty.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for stronger sanctions against Russia, saying Moscow’s aim is to prolong the war by rejecting ceasefire proposals.—
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
24 May 2025
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In the past 12 months alone, revenue increased 8.1% from $372 billion to $400 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Hair's porosity will increase in response to the voids in your hair when the cortex and medulla are damaged.23 Low-porosity hair is identified by its tightly closed cuticles, which are reluctant to absorb water, hair products, or oils.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
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Noise-reducing Earplugs Sometimes a European city break means sticking to a small budget and finding ways to stretch your budget to see as many cities or enjoy as many excursions as possible.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Replenish mulches to stretch the time between waterings. 39.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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The Knicks were able to stave off elimination and elongate the series.—
Ryan Stano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Finding ways to elongate telomeres, then, could theoretically slow the aging process.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
29 May 2025
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“Lengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthen. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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