as in extended
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 lengthened
Anecdotes of patients who have undergone multicancer screening and had their lives lengthened by early discovery of cancer should be taken seriously.
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Cory Franklin, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Legislators lengthened the state’s deadline to prosecute rapes of adults from 10 to 15 years.
—Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 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
One of two exit ramp lanes at the Interstate 24 interchange at Exit 81 near South Church Street as the westbound off ramps will be lengthened and widened, according to TDOT.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
Over the past 20 years, one single device has unequivocally lengthened the amount of time most people spend sitting.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
To improve safety, the transportation division has lengthened no passing zones and added flashing yellow beacons to no passing zones signs, Ronaldson said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
These changes are usually framed in terms of climate change, which has lengthened fire seasons and weakened ecosystems in complex ways.
—River Selby
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
San Diego also lengthened its lineup with outfielders Ryan O’Hearn and Ramon Laureano from the Orioles, firmed up its catching with Freddy Fermin from Kansas City, and deepened its rotation with Nestor Cortes — tentatively set to oppose Robbie Ray on Tuesday.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2025
Cory Franklin, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Legislators lengthened the state’s deadline to prosecute rapes of adults from 10 to 15 years.
—Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 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
One of two exit ramp lanes at the Interstate 24 interchange at Exit 81 near South Church Street as the westbound off ramps will be lengthened and widened, according to TDOT.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
Over the past 20 years, one single device has unequivocally lengthened the amount of time most people spend sitting.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
To improve safety, the transportation division has lengthened no passing zones and added flashing yellow beacons to no passing zones signs, Ronaldson said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
These changes are usually framed in terms of climate change, which has lengthened fire seasons and weakened ecosystems in complex ways.
—River Selby
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
San Diego also lengthened its lineup with outfielders Ryan O’Hearn and Ramon Laureano from the Orioles, firmed up its catching with Freddy Fermin from Kansas City, and deepened its rotation with Nestor Cortes — tentatively set to oppose Robbie Ray on Tuesday.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthened
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Romy Gonzalez started the fun with a leadoff double, Nate Eaton extended the lead with an RBI single and Rafaela tacked on another of his own.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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The warnings and advisories may be extended depending on Saturday's observations.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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In all, 160 guests filled the hall, where the banquet table stretched 155 feet, glittering with 139 candles and more than 1,400 pieces of cutlery.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Videos shared by Russian media showed passengers sleeping on the floors of Sheremetyevo, the country’s busiest airport, as long queues stretched through the terminals.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reportedly, the use of the RT-70 radio antenna increased the accuracy of GLONASS by around 30%.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The trade and investment element of state visits has increased in recent times.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Researchers noted that prolonged sitting in a regular chair doesn’t lead to higher hemorrhoid risks.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Article does caution against chemical cleaners and prolonged direct sunlight, but that feels par for the course with velvet.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Lengthened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthened. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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