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
Ionescu’s odds also lengthened somewhat, from +1900 to +2500.
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Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 16 May 2025
That exemption lengthens an existing 20-year exemption for new construction, which was approved by the council with the mayor’s encouragement in 2022.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 May 2025
Chiefs of mission abroad have also reportedly been asked to pare down staffing to the bare minimum required, which could lengthen waits.
—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
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Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 16 May 2025
That exemption lengthens an existing 20-year exemption for new construction, which was approved by the council with the mayor’s encouragement in 2022.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 May 2025
Chiefs of mission abroad have also reportedly been asked to pare down staffing to the bare minimum required, which could lengthen waits.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthen
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Bell Media, meanwhile, initially sought damages but settled the legal dispute in October after extending its partnership with Warner on HBO and HBO Max content for multiple years.—
Amber Dowling,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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The storm risk extends through parts of several central U.S. states, including Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Read More: Rather than needing a method to cook these large amounts of meat, these early humans needed a way to prolong the availability and longevity of meat for consumption over time.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Many see the peace talks as a charade that both sides know will fail, prolonged only to avoid the ire and impatience of President Donald Trump.—
Keir Simmons,
NBC news,
3 June 2025
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Whether that caution slows adoption or increases security maturity remains to be seen, but the message is unambiguous: the era of unchecked AI optimism in federal cybersecurity is over.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The company said an indicator light on the vehicle fails to light up and warn drivers of a traction control system or dynamic stability control system issue, increasing the likelihood of them crashing.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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By 2005, wolf territory in Idaho stretched from near the Canadian border, south to Interstate 84 and east from the Oregon border to the Montana and Wyoming borders, the wolf team noted in its annual report.—
Clark Corbin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2025
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Angela and Tommy's relationship often stretches tautly, then springs back in unexpected ways.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
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Spiky, white flowers appear in mid-spring but are sometimes be hidden behind the glossy and elongated foliage.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
10 June 2025
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Strong Santa Ana winds usually increase in late fall and winter, elongating fire season past the summer, according to Scott Stephens, a professor of fire science at UC Berkeley.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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“Lengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthen. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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