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Recent Examples of lengthwise
These fibrils are arranged lengthwise into bundles — like the filaments in a fiber-optic cable — which give meat its distinctive grain.
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J. Kenji López-Alt,
New York Times,
22 Nov. 2022
Slice stem off, cut lengthwise and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Rita Nader Heikenfeld,
The Enquirer,
23 Sep. 2022
Fold a dangling end of the ribbon in half lengthwise, and cut diagonally to form two sharp points.
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Charlyne Mattox,
Country Living,
11 Sep. 2022
Or, for grilling and slow-cooking or confiting, slice small-to-medium summer squash in half lengthwise, including the stem.
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Asha Loupy,
Bon Appétit,
29 Aug. 2022
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J. Kenji López-Alt,
New York Times,
22 Nov. 2022
Slice stem off, cut lengthwise and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
—
Rita Nader Heikenfeld,
The Enquirer,
23 Sep. 2022
Fold a dangling end of the ribbon in half lengthwise, and cut diagonally to form two sharp points.
—
Charlyne Mattox,
Country Living,
11 Sep. 2022
Or, for grilling and slow-cooking or confiting, slice small-to-medium summer squash in half lengthwise, including the stem.
—
Asha Loupy,
Bon Appétit,
29 Aug. 2022
See All Example Sentences for lengthwise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthwise
longitudinally
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As The Late Show constructs its swan song, Colbert is thinking longitudinally.
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The inline-four engine is longitudinally mounted midship, where the rear seat used to be, with the five-speed gearbox hanging aft.
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“Lengthwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthwise. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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