as in protracted
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as in lengthened
to make longer
would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible
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Recent Examples of prolonged
Harriet Blair Rowan, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
This happens due to high temperatures or prolonged cooking, which causes the dairy proteins to break down and separate.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
After all the members of Blackpink took a year off to pursue solo efforts, the group is coming back together for a short tour scheduled for this year, presumably to be followed by a more prolonged reunion.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 30 May 2025
Just don't buy one expecting to render larger projects without prolonged wait times—this laptop is for mainstream casual users and students in the humanities.
—PC Magazine, 29 May 2025
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But in 2024, there was a prolonged summer surge in California that lasted from June through the end of September.
—Harriet Blair Rowan, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
This happens due to high temperatures or prolonged cooking, which causes the dairy proteins to break down and separate.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
After all the members of Blackpink took a year off to pursue solo efforts, the group is coming back together for a short tour scheduled for this year, presumably to be followed by a more prolonged reunion.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 30 May 2025
Just don't buy one expecting to render larger projects without prolonged wait times—this laptop is for mainstream casual users and students in the humanities.
—PC Magazine, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolonged
Adjective
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Word to the wise: the end credits are more like a Marvel movie as they are interrupted by a longish extra scene that includes a special cast member, blues legend Buddy Guy, plus yet another musical number at the end of credits.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Kraven, as played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in longish hair and a beard but not much else that really distinguishes him (he’s ripped!—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This policy appears to have extended to interactions with the press as well.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Two innings later, France extended the lead to 2-0 with an opposite-field single off Lugo to score Correa, who doubled with two outs and advanced to third on a wild pitch ahead of an intentional walk of Larnach.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva displayed polished tannins, vibrant red fruit, and a graceful, persistent finish.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Not long after their April wedding, Peltz denied any rumors of drama, telling Variety that there was no clash over the wedding dress whatsoever, despite the persistent rumors.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Instead of service being needed every 3,000 miles, it is expected to be increased to a range of 15,000 to 20,000 miles.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The case occurred in a trial that quickly increased the dose of the pill over a short period of time, the spokesperson said.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That's not inherently a bad choice, but in this instance the overarching story feels both overlong and underwhelming as tiny pieces of the narrative are introduced without being fully explained.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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And Dorian, despite the visual inventiveness on display, does go a bit overboard and overlong at times, particularly in a late, extended scene that makes use of pre-recorded outdoor footage that allows more than one Snook to race through a forest.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Days are interminable, devoid of the only thing any ballplayer dreams of doing.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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And an outright bad host (see the bottom) can make the 90-minute show seem interminable and out of touch.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Prolonged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolonged. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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