as in extension
the act of making longer
a lengthening of the school year is favored by many of the parents in the school district
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as in stretching
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 lengthening
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Some products stand the test of time no matter the season, like lengthening mascaras such as L’Oréal’s formula, which gives you the illusion of eyelash extensions.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthening
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His main legislative proposal is an extension of his 2017 tax cuts, with many of its provisions expiring in 2025.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Proposition 135: Legislative oversight of emergency declarations This ballot measure limits the length of some states of emergency that are declared by the governor, and puts it on the Legislature to approve an extension.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Saker continues to operate the Downtown Manhattan Heliport under an Interim Concession Agreement, with renewal options extending through June 12, 2025.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Stryve Foods is addressing liquidity constraints and evaluating strategies to enhance its liquidity position, including potential equity offerings and extending debt terms.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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County officials attributed increasing mosquito activity to warmer temperatures brought by climate change.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and increasing its sales force to drive future revenue growth.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Lengthening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthening. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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