as in extension
the act of making longer
the elongation of artificial fibers in the manufacturing process
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Recent Examples of elongation
The tips of the arms were primarily used for bends, while elongations were more frequent closer to the body.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
In its final dawn appearance of its present elongation, Mercury sidles up to Regulus, the brightest star in Leo.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The best time to see Mercury during its greatest elongation is about 30 minutes before sunrise, according to EarthSky.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
The month will kick off with Mercury at its greatest eastern elongation, followed by the Buck Moon, and will conclude with the Delta Aquariid meteor shower.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
In its final dawn appearance of its present elongation, Mercury sidles up to Regulus, the brightest star in Leo.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The best time to see Mercury during its greatest elongation is about 30 minutes before sunrise, according to EarthSky.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
The month will kick off with Mercury at its greatest eastern elongation, followed by the Buck Moon, and will conclude with the Delta Aquariid meteor shower.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongation
Noun
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Despite this, the council voted unanimously to approve a contract extension with the company.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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And Lurie’s decision not to comment on another Hurts contract does not preclude another extension at some point.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Then get here a little early, jumps on the BOSU ball, stretching, taping, and trying to stay warm as long as possible.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just five minutes of mindful movement, like gentle stretching or a quick yoga flow, can help lower stress hormones and support your body’s natural anti-inflammatory defenses.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Elongation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongation. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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