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
Lowe and Bell lengthen their lineup - overall, this could be a top-half-of-MLB run production unit.
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The bright yellow tube is designed to lengthen and lift, while featuring an oversized grip and shortened wand for comfy, full-control application.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In the competitive and sometimes deliberately opaque world of teenage recruitment, Nottingham Forest and Celtic are said to be at the head of a lengthening queue for O’Sullivan’s signature.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Rain may provide temporary relief, but allergy seasons are expected to keep lengthening in the future.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The bright yellow tube is designed to lengthen and lift, while featuring an oversized grip and shortened wand for comfy, full-control application.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In the competitive and sometimes deliberately opaque world of teenage recruitment, Nottingham Forest and Celtic are said to be at the head of a lengthening queue for O’Sullivan’s signature.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Rain may provide temporary relief, but allergy seasons are expected to keep lengthening in the future.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthen
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Mummy Pig talks pregnancy, big feelings Kelce, also pregnant with her fourth daughter at the time, extended her congratulations and asked how Mummy Pig's other children, Peppa and George, were handling the news.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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That incentive, which expires this year, could be extended and raised from its current limit of $15 million per production.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Several of Ukraine's allies had said in individual statements that the strikes showed Russia was prolonging the war.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Fed chief said Wednesday the central bank can be patient while assessing data on inflation and employment, which are its dual mandates, while anxious consumers and businesses eye potentially prolonged economic instability.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be? (1) Infrastructure in forms of roads and increased police and fire due to the growing population.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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What Murray did in the second half was increase his aggression off the dribble.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Bade Boutique Hotel Bade Boutique Hotel is one of the best options for budget travelers looking to stretch their dollar as far as possible.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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There is a large homeless camp that stretches east along East 12th Street from 16th Avenue to past 18th Avenue in the area.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Emilia played by Kimber provides contrast in a sharp black vest with matching wide-legged pants and heels to elongate her look.—
Aleah Wright,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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If your brows need a little volume boost, try this volumizing gel that will fluff up and elongate each hair.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Lengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthen. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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