as in to extend
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 lengthen
Think a Wi-Fi enabled security camera, Kindle e-reader, an Anker power bank to lengthen your phone’s battery life, and more—no coupon needed.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025
For corporate treasury desks, this means hedging windows must lengthen and broaden.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Others accused Robert of using artificial intelligence to tweak and lengthen Lewis’ book to create her own version.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC news, 21 June 2025
For a guy whose everyday role seemed in jeopardy at times last season and early this year, this has been a resounding statement of value — one that lengthens the Mets’ lineup considerably.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 10 June 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025
For corporate treasury desks, this means hedging windows must lengthen and broaden.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Others accused Robert of using artificial intelligence to tweak and lengthen Lewis’ book to create her own version.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC news, 21 June 2025
For a guy whose everyday role seemed in jeopardy at times last season and early this year, this has been a resounding statement of value — one that lengthens the Mets’ lineup considerably.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 10 June 2025
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Use wax or sealant regularly and store your car under cover or in a garage to extend the time between cleanings.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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Given the dominance of their major predator, the wolf, in mountainous and forested regions of the north, the coyote found its niche in the grasslands and deserts of North America east of the Mississippi to the Pacific and extending south into Mexico.—
Helen Whybrow
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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Like human dry shampoos, the waterless cleanser prolongs wash day, but without alcohol, parabens, or sulfates.—
PEOPLE Deals Team,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Continued rainfall or new storms could prolong or worsen flooding conditions, while subsiding water will still pose risks near riverbanks and in low-lying zones.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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In a LinkedIn post, Farley called for speeding up permitting processes, increasing spending on vocational training, leveraging robotics and augmented reality to help with these spaces and suggested an AmeriCorps-type program for these roles.—
Breana Noble,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Under such a scenario, production would rapidly increase as would dollars facilitating same.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain stretches to reach a shot from Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany in the third round of the Gentlemen's Singles Competition on Centre Court during the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All...—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Ostensibly intended to protect a church’s autonomy in choosing its spiritual leaders, the exception has since been stretched into a catch-all excuse to deny employees of religious schools all kinds of legal recourse.—
A.J. Schumann,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Because the pants end above or just below the knee, leaving skin exposed, the boots help elongate the figure and dramatize the look.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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The front fascia has larger canards and louvres, the rear has been elongated, and there’s a new double-blade active rear wing, changes that combine to improve aerodynamic efficiency and produce more downforce.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 June 2025
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“Lengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthen. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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