as in prolonged
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as in lengthened
to make longer
the highway project was protracted by years of litigation
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protracted
Adjective
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Industry groups in the U.S. and Europe are lobbying for carve-outs or exemptions, warning that a prolonged tariff exchange could disrupt key supply chains, especially in heavy machinery and automotive sectors.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Even more, the experts added, a prolonged hike in bond yields could in theory threaten the financial system if costly debt strains the balance sheets of large banks and other key firms.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What feels like the interminable stadium question persists, although Al-Rumayyan was briefed about proposals.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Giants’ search for a quarterback has felt interminable.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Firefighters battled a vehicle fire at a residence in Westport on Saturday that extended to the exterior of the garage.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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The show morphed into a new show which extended the set list beyond those two albums.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Word to the wise: the end credits are more like a Marvel movie as they are interrupted by a longish extra scene that includes a special cast member, blues legend Buddy Guy, plus yet another musical number at the end of credits.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Kraven, as played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in longish hair and a beard but not much else that really distinguishes him (he’s ripped!—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The general consensus was that people were exhausted from thinking and talking about the tragedy — which is why the opening wasn’t overlong, and didn’t actually reference the fires.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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There’s no denying that Hearst’s dollar went further in that the film is overlong but beautifully framed, wonderfully optimistic about true love, and spectacularly costumed right down to the Frenchmen in tights.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
18 June 2024
Verb
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The average fees per card - which includes transaction fees, subscription fees, as well as commissions - increased 13% year over year in Q3.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Concerns about a potential recession have also been heightened by an unpredictable stock market, declining consumer confidence and persistent inflationary pressures.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Porziņģis helped the Celtics edge out a win on a night that Brown, dealing with a persistent knee issue, missed the entire fourth quarter and overtime.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Protracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protracted. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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