as in to lengthen
to make longer
would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible
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Recent Examples of prolong
In March, prolonged high temperatures shattered dozens of records in Southern California.
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Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Zelenskyy has said the war could end if Putin agrees to genuine peace talks, while accusing Moscow of prolonging the conflict and using negotiations as cover for continued attacks.
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Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Furthermore, tech companies designed their platforms to heighten conflict and thereby prolong engagement.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
There is potential for a drier, warmer summer across the Northwest, northern Plains, and the Upper Midwest, prolonging ongoing drought in some areas and increasing wildfire risk, according to AccuWeather.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Zelenskyy has said the war could end if Putin agrees to genuine peace talks, while accusing Moscow of prolonging the conflict and using negotiations as cover for continued attacks.
—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Furthermore, tech companies designed their platforms to heighten conflict and thereby prolong engagement.
—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
There is potential for a drier, warmer summer across the Northwest, northern Plains, and the Upper Midwest, prolonging ongoing drought in some areas and increasing wildfire risk, according to AccuWeather.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolong
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These large-range movements keep your body moving through the stretch, shortening and lengthening your muscles.
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The hunting season has been lengthened by nearly two months, and there is no bag limit on does.
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Junior Caminero has already done some things no Rays players had ever accomplished, such as extending his sizzling power show on Friday to include hitting 10 home runs over a 10-game span.
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With runners on second and third, in a 1-2 count, Pages extended to the outside edge of the plate to get around a slider and send it through the left side of the infield.
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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
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“Prolong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolong. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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