as in lengthens
to make longer
would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible
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Recent Examples of prolongs
Giant white turnips resemble rutabaga and are often wax-coated after harvest to create a vapor barrier that seals in moisture and prolongs shelf life.
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Critics argue that deploying clean tech to produce fossil fuels prolongs the life of carbon-emitting infrastructure.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
The long-running lawsuit from Serna’s family, first filed in 2020, is just one example of how the county needlessly fights and prolongs litigation, said civil rights lawyer Danielle Pena, who has sued the county over other jail deaths.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Since wigs also naturally shed with brushing, washing, and styling, supplementing with clip-ins right from the start helps maintain a fuller look and prolongs the life of the unit.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Neither option is an easy deliverable that prolongs Zelensky’s position or leaves Ukraine strong.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
The lips, always framed by liner, follow the same color scheme; a palette that prolongs the essence of summer, yet adapted for fall.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025
Bottling those difficult emotions up only prolongs stress.
—Bj Coleman, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Hand-washing prolongs the life of your pots and pans and protects the nonstick surface.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Critics argue that deploying clean tech to produce fossil fuels prolongs the life of carbon-emitting infrastructure.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
The long-running lawsuit from Serna’s family, first filed in 2020, is just one example of how the county needlessly fights and prolongs litigation, said civil rights lawyer Danielle Pena, who has sued the county over other jail deaths.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Since wigs also naturally shed with brushing, washing, and styling, supplementing with clip-ins right from the start helps maintain a fuller look and prolongs the life of the unit.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Neither option is an easy deliverable that prolongs Zelensky’s position or leaves Ukraine strong.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
The lips, always framed by liner, follow the same color scheme; a palette that prolongs the essence of summer, yet adapted for fall.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025
Bottling those difficult emotions up only prolongs stress.
—Bj Coleman, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Hand-washing prolongs the life of your pots and pans and protects the nonstick surface.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolongs
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This lengthens your body, opens your chest, and lets your arms fall into a more natural position.—
Christine Buzan,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Tilbury only just launched at Amazon, but this best-selling liquid highlighter is already marked down, as is this Lancôme mascara that defines, volumizes, and lengthens lashes in one fell swoop.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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As for Elite World Group’s partnership with Asia Kingston, this also extends to the development of tech gadgets, encompassing the likes of earphones, headphones, portable speakers, smartwatches and power banks.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The emphasis on friendship and common experiences extends into the respondents’ narrative preferences.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Benefits of Heat Therapy Heat therapy increases tissue temperature and blood flow to your back, relaxing muscles and improving pain.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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As the Universe expands, the volume increases, while the particle masses and the total number of particles remain the same.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Prolongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolongs. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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