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
The line made other minor tweaks as well, such as redesigning its central Roundabout area to offer more indoor lounge space and lengthening the main pool.
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2007, the season was lengthened—again with energy in mind—pushing the start to March’s second Sunday and the end to November’s first Sunday.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And the time required to develop new mines is, if anything, lengthening.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Other injuries can also lengthen the stay.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2007, the season was lengthened—again with energy in mind—pushing the start to March’s second Sunday and the end to November’s first Sunday.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And the time required to develop new mines is, if anything, lengthening.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Other injuries can also lengthen the stay.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthen
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Most recent direct interpretation is Labubu creator Kasing Lung’s collaboration with LVMH’s luxury bag brand Moynat but bigger picture, luxury’s charm offensive extends from Glossier to Balenciaga—both of which transformed recent product launches into key-chain charm versions.—
Stephanie Hirschmiller,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses have a sportier look than the Oakley Meta HSTN glasses thanks to a wraparound design that extends its colorful lenses around a person's temples.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Essential safety tips for heavy rain Heavy rainfall may lead to flooding if prolonged or if there is excessive runoff.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ushering his start in February, the Australian is striving to prolong a seven-month season.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Start with once daily, and if your skin can handle it, gradually increase to two or three times per week.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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When a La Niña phase occurs, less wind shear occurs in the regions of the Atlantic basin where tropical weather develops, increasing the potential for more storms, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Attempts to formalize English at the federal level stretch back decades.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In addition to policing the two demonstrations, the London force was stretched by high-profile soccer matches and concerts.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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True to a Norv Turner teaching point, Herbert and Smith wing it far without elongating their delivery.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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There’s plenty of research to back the diet’s benefits for weight management, elongating your lifespan and reducing your risk of certain chronic illnesses.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Lengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthen. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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