as in extension
the act of making longer
a lengthening of the school year is favored by many of the parents in the school district
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as in stretching
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 lengthening
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
19 Dec. 2025
Instead, gently encourage the lengthening of your muscles.
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Gerard Hartmann,
Outside,
3 Nov. 2025
The researchers also searched for molecular signs of a process called alternative lengthening of telomeres (ALT), a telomere-extending mechanism that doesn’t rely on the usual enzyme, telomerase.
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New Atlas,
2 Oct. 2025
Hannah Harper,
Health,
1 July 2026
This cropped wide-leg style is made from lightweight denim that feels especially suited for summer, with a leg-lengthening high waist and relaxed shape.
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Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The incentive to upgrade has collapsed, lengthening the replacement cycle and affecting the Mac platform’s high-margin retail sales.
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Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Bootcut jeans work wonders in the leg-lengthening department—and NYDJ’s Barbara style is no exception.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The mother of the Princess of Wales paired her candy-pink look with lips in a bold cyclamen shade that lit up her smile, while her eyes were accentuated by a bold black line and lengthening mascara.
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Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Composed of 100 percent cotton, these jeans fit through the hip and thigh, and then relax after the knee, defining your waist and lengthening your legs all at once.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
Noun
The solstice signifies the start of winter and also heralds the incremental lengthening of days, symbolizing hope and renewal in many cultures.
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Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
19 Dec. 2025
Instead, gently encourage the lengthening of your muscles.
—
Gerard Hartmann,
Outside,
3 Nov. 2025
The researchers also searched for molecular signs of a process called alternative lengthening of telomeres (ALT), a telomere-extending mechanism that doesn’t rely on the usual enzyme, telomerase.
—
New Atlas,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
These large-range movements keep your body moving through the stretch, shortening and lengthening your muscles.
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Hannah Harper,
Health,
1 July 2026
This cropped wide-leg style is made from lightweight denim that feels especially suited for summer, with a leg-lengthening high waist and relaxed shape.
—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The incentive to upgrade has collapsed, lengthening the replacement cycle and affecting the Mac platform’s high-margin retail sales.
—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Bootcut jeans work wonders in the leg-lengthening department—and NYDJ’s Barbara style is no exception.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The mother of the Princess of Wales paired her candy-pink look with lips in a bold cyclamen shade that lit up her smile, while her eyes were accentuated by a bold black line and lengthening mascara.
—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Composed of 100 percent cotton, these jeans fit through the hip and thigh, and then relax after the knee, defining your waist and lengthening your legs all at once.
—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthening
Noun
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New Delhi is seen as a laggard in the global AI race and, by extension, in the physical AI space.
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There is no reason this morning in Venezuela should not be a lavish extension of that.
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Since then, the United States has expanded from 13 colonies along the Atlantic coast to 50 states stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific and beyond.
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There are brisk 7am forest walks, group yoga, breath work, and a class on Lanserhof healing exercises, which combine stretching, tapping, and movement.
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Gilles Pélisson has been unanimously reelected as president of Unifrance for a second three-year term, extending his mandate at the helm of the French film and TV promotion body.
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Advertisements extending beyond traditional commercial breaks to include live presenter endorsements and real-time odds promotions have sparked a fresh wave of indignation, with politicians across the political spectrum calling for tighter controls.
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As summer arrives, snow begins melting, ice hardens and rocks loosen, increasing the risk of falls and rockfall.
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When patients can’t pay, hospitals absorb the costs and pass them onto people with insurance by increasing prices, studies show.
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Further, there is no biological plausibility or clinical evidence supporting a life-prolonging effect of chiropractic care, especially for systemic disease as claimed by some in the field.
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After refining, gasoline travels through pipelines, ships, trucks and fuel terminals before landing at filling stations, further prolonging higher prices for consumers.
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Snag Prime Day 2026 deals on butt-lifting, leg-elongating styles for a limited time.
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These pants are a PEOPLE reader favorite thanks to their sneakily stretchy fabric and leg-elongating bootcut leg.
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“Lengthening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthening. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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