as in extension
the act of making longer
his habitual prolonging of any task so that it fills up an entire afternoon
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as in lengthening
to make longer
would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible
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Recent Examples of prolonging
Korin Miller, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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Longevity is not just about prolonging your life but also living a better life, with improved mental and physical wellness and the ability to be independent.
—Korin Miller, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolonging
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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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“Prolonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolonging. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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