as in protracted
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would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible
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Recent Examples of prolonged
ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
There haven’t been many scoring chances for Kaprizov while the top line has been invisible for prolonged stretches.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
But never to a win streak this prolonged.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Many Lebanese civilians fear the moves could lead to prolonged displacement.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
There haven’t been many scoring chances for Kaprizov while the top line has been invisible for prolonged stretches.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Opposition figures argue that while Maduro’s removal created an opening, the continuation of Chavista leadership has prolonged uncertainty and delayed a democratic transition.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
But never to a win streak this prolonged.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolonged
Adjective
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Like past reauthorizations, FISA 702's renewal has sparked a protracted debate on Capitol Hill over if and how the tool should be modified.—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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Opponents will note the Vietnam draft didn’t prevent a protracted, catastrophic war.—
Zach Iscol,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The one concern with Mesidor are the injury issues that lengthened his stay in the college ranks to six years.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Prior to the 2002 masters, Augusta lengthened over half the holes and narrowed fairways.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The symptoms of leukemia can vary based on the type of disease, but, according to the Mayo Clinic, signs can include bone pain or tenderness, fever or chills, persistent fatigue and weakness, and easy bleeding and bruising.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Asian economies are proving resilient in the face of the energy shock sparked by the Iran war, though analysts warn of higher and persistent inflation.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This offer will be extended to Spears on Monday, according to the district attorney’s office.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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However, due to the Passover holiday this month, the deadline for mail-in-ballots was extended to April 28.—
Helen Acevedo,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The errand conveniently provided the opportunity for a longish highway test of Lexus’ newest luxury people-mover.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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When the front door opens, they’re greeted by an androgynous person with longish hair, thick eyebrows and a deep voice.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In Washington, teacher pay increased 36%.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Since then, and despite some notable lapses, the agency has steadily increased its protective methodologies, techniques and technologies to mitigate threats of varying degrees.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This solid, slightly-overlong watch is best at capturing how time and trauma turn daily life into valuable history.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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The pacing is overlong, removing much of the tension and excitement that make thrillers so fascinating to watch.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The 2026 draft footprint stretched across Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium (still Heinz Field in the hearts of civilized people) and by the end of the weekend, the city had hosted one of the biggest football parties in human history.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Transportation officials said delays in the northbound direction stretched up to an hour as of Saturday afternoon, with a roughly two-mile stretch taking drivers far longer than usual to navigate.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prolonged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolonged. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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