1
as in long
of great extent from end to end
she used a lengthy piece of rope to tie her dog to a tree
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2
as in far
lasting for a considerable time
the store manager gives new associates a lengthy sermon on the evils of shoplifting
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Recent Examples of lengthy
The manager of Kennesaw’s controversial Civil War shop has agreed to relinquish the downtown store and several other properties that were subject to a lengthy fight over the late owner’s estate.
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Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Brooklyn entered the afternoon with a clean injury report, but Washington had just eight available players and a lengthy list of absences that included Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, Cam Whitmore and Tre Johnson.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Vonn has barely said anything since her lengthy news conference on Tuesday, letting the intrigue build.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Request sought connection with Epstein The lengthy request was for practically all records related to Epstein and his criminal activities, including those that identify associates or recruiters of girls in Ohio and Kentucky.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
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Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Brooklyn entered the afternoon with a clean injury report, but Washington had just eight available players and a lengthy list of absences that included Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, Cam Whitmore and Tre Johnson.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Vonn has barely said anything since her lengthy news conference on Tuesday, letting the intrigue build.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Request sought connection with Epstein The lengthy request was for practically all records related to Epstein and his criminal activities, including those that identify associates or recruiters of girls in Ohio and Kentucky.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthy
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This course stands out for its spectacular panoramic ocean views, a driving range that is over 295 yards long, greens for perfecting your putting, and a chipping area.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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This 13-mile-long slice of Route 66 offers a glimpse into history, including 1920s roadside stores and a massive coal-shoveling machine that pays tribute to the state's mining history.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Her beauty approach was quite different at Louis Vuitton, actually, opting for a natural-toned, bang-free hairstyle with more elongated, silky curls.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2026
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Malarkey created this bright manicure and focused on bringing the sides of the tips further down the nail for an even, more elongated look.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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