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
And Rhino and Barky, two extremely smart players that are incredible protecting the puck and prolonging play.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
But doing vigorous exercise in the moment when you’re already feeling enraged can actually keep that feeling alive by prolonging the physiological arousal state of being angry, Dr. Martin explains.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Mar. 2025
The Chicago Board of Education on Thursday postponed a controversial budget amendment pushed by Mayor Brandon Johnson, prolonging doubt about who will pay for a new teachers contract and a $175 million pension payment to the city.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
So can medical conditions like diabetes or hypertension and lifestyle factors such as excessive alcohol consumption, nutritional deficiencies, smoking and prolonged steroid use.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
But doing vigorous exercise in the moment when you’re already feeling enraged can actually keep that feeling alive by prolonging the physiological arousal state of being angry, Dr. Martin explains.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Mar. 2025
The Chicago Board of Education on Thursday postponed a controversial budget amendment pushed by Mayor Brandon Johnson, prolonging doubt about who will pay for a new teachers contract and a $175 million pension payment to the city.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
So can medical conditions like diabetes or hypertension and lifestyle factors such as excessive alcohol consumption, nutritional deficiencies, smoking and prolonged steroid use.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolong
Verb
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The Mocs lengthened that to 10 with 7:33 remaining.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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But, again, holding onto this frustration may only lengthen the process.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Holland and Sasser will be suspended for one game, and Stewart will be suspended for two games. Oklahoma City aims to extend its 10-game winning streak as the Thunder face off against the Detroit Pistons.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles Chopard also extends its Alpine Eagle range with some key creations.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Insufficient protein intake accelerates sarcopenia, or muscle wasting, which in turn increases vulnerability to illness, injury, and functional decline.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Fortunately, a new moon will rise on April 27; therefore, resulting in dark skies and increasing the chance of visibility.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Prolong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolong. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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