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
Commissioning budgets have tightened, development cycles have lengthened and the opportunities for growing indies to scale have become increasingly limited.
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K.j. Yossman,
Variety,
2 July 2026
The hunting season has been lengthened by nearly two months, and there is no bag limit on does.
—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Between 1990 and 2023, summers lengthened by roughly six days per decade.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Tee boxes have been lengthened and championship setups have pushed the course to its limit.
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Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Although the list of edible foods that double as fish bait could be lengthened, there are as many natural baits little known or used by the average fisherman.
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Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Whether enjoyed neat, over ice, lengthened with premium tonic, or served in the elegant simplicity of a Martini, Cygnet is crafted to elevate every gin-drinking occasion.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Ukraine has lengthened its striking arm and is now wreaking havoc across European Russia, much of which is now vulnerable to drone attacks.
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Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Over the past several decades, as global temperatures have risen, the growing season has lengthened in many parts of North America.
—
Levi Keller,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
K.j. Yossman,
Variety,
2 July 2026
The hunting season has been lengthened by nearly two months, and there is no bag limit on does.
—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Between 1990 and 2023, summers lengthened by roughly six days per decade.
—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Tee boxes have been lengthened and championship setups have pushed the course to its limit.
—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Although the list of edible foods that double as fish bait could be lengthened, there are as many natural baits little known or used by the average fisherman.
—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Whether enjoyed neat, over ice, lengthened with premium tonic, or served in the elegant simplicity of a Martini, Cygnet is crafted to elevate every gin-drinking occasion.
—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Ukraine has lengthened its striking arm and is now wreaking havoc across European Russia, much of which is now vulnerable to drone attacks.
—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Over the past several decades, as global temperatures have risen, the growing season has lengthened in many parts of North America.
—
Levi Keller,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthened
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The government has extended school closures, and preliminary information suggests that 432 schools in Caracas alone have been damaged.
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Gonzalez extended the lead with a two-run single in the ninth.
Verb
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Stars including Reese Witherspoon, Emma Stone and Paul Rudd were seen departing the venue after the festivities began Friday evening and stretched until the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Brazil were energetic and vertical, Vinicius Junior and Rayan stretched their opponents and Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time winner was just reward.
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And Harleys has entirely redesigned the rear -suspension and increased its travel 117 per cent to five inches (13 cm).
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The share of workers with hybrid schedules has increased a bit, while the share in fully remote positions has only seen a slight decline.
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Federal health officials are attempting to track down the source of a microscopic parasite that triggers prolonged gastrointestinal illness, as domestic cases begin to climb for the summer season.
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The Mets prolonged Mendoza’s fate.
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“Lengthened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthened. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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