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
The current deal framework would cede sovereignty but lease the Diego Garcia base for 99 years, ban other nations from utilizing nearby islands without British consent, and open the door to negotiations prolonging the arrangement in 40-year intervals.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
Heat also can raise evaporation rates, further stressing vegetation and prolonging dry conditions, especially when winds increase.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
Half-measures will only prolong the harm.
—Judy Gradwohl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The verdict signals that prolonged prone restraint during mental health crises is dangerous, potentially changing how juvenile detention centers handle distressed teens.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
Heat also can raise evaporation rates, further stressing vegetation and prolonging dry conditions, especially when winds increase.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
Half-measures will only prolong the harm.
—Judy Gradwohl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The verdict signals that prolonged prone restraint during mental health crises is dangerous, potentially changing how juvenile detention centers handle distressed teens.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolong
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While that was to be only three weeks, Mohammadi’s time out of prison lengthened, possibly as activists and Western powers pushed Iran to keep her free.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Her medical furlough was initially to be for three weeks, but her time out of prison lengthened, possibly on account of activists and Western powers pushing Iran to keep her free.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Kawhi Leonard made two free throws, but the Rockets scored the next four points to extend the lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The vote on Tuesday sought to extend previous language that blocked tariff repeal resolutions from getting a vote, which expired at the end of January.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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The program will start with 3,000 volunteers to be selected next summer and will gradually increase to 10,000 per year by 2030.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Allowing its use on these two common crops will drastically expand how much is applied and increase harm, advocates say.—
Michael Phillis,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Prolong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolong. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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