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
Elle Turner, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
The species carries elongated pedipalps ending in straight claws.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
The elongated blending stick works great in deep pots and tall containers.
—Nora Colomer
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Verb
Graceful, elongated almond nail shapes can help make pretty blooms feel more grown-up, and pastels look great on any length.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
The species carries elongated pedipalps ending in straight claws.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The rear design includes two cameras on an elongated camera shelf.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
The elongated blending stick works great in deep pots and tall containers.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongate
Verb
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As vines lengthen upwards they are attached to the next horizontal support in the same manner.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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The structured waistband anchors the silhouette, a front pleat adds depth, and the longer hemline lengthens the leg.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Air space closures have required rerouting flights around parts of the Middle East, which can mean longer routes, additional fuel burn and higher operating costs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Travelers should expect long delays.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
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Bruins star winger David Pastrnak extended his point streak against Montreal to 14 games, tying Bobby Orr for the longest by a Bruins player against the Canadiens.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of a meeting in Brussels, the European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc's foreign ministers would discuss possibly extending a naval mission that protects ships in the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz, without giving any details.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their extended range enables comprehensive mapping of vast territories, tracking snow levels to predict floods or hydroelectric output, and keeping a watchful eye on natural hazards such as landslides and avalanches.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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This pattern is similar to a summer-like setup that brings extreme heat and extended periods of dry weather.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Curiosity stretches as the unconscious Moon enters Aries and fires up your 9th House of Travel, which favors things like booking a class or reading a book to expand your mind.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Emotional rug-pulls arrive in the form of happy surprises that stretch the third act too long and test the limits of our disbelief.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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This kind of early-season heat can also increase fire weather concerns across parts of Colorado, especially when warm temperatures combine with dry air and gusty winds.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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But the Denver offense, which increased the pressure in the final minutes of the match, couldn’t find the back of the net again.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Elongate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongate. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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