prolonged

adjective

pro·longed prə-ˈlȯŋd

Synonyms of prolonged next

: continuing for a notably long time : extended in duration

a prolonged delay

a prolonged recession

a prolonged absence

a prolonged drought

And in today's competitive situation a prolonged strike can very easily lead to a serious loss of market share which is difficult, if not impossible, to recapture.—

David Reid

Sometimes the only answer is a prolonged time away from the sport followed by a slow, steady reconditioning program along with physiotherapy of some type …—

William J. Goldwag

prolongedly

prə-ˈlȯŋ-əd-lē

adverb

… and Andy demonstrates … the odd talent of coughing in his sleep, coughing prolongedly without waking himself. —

John Updike

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Severe infections may lead to prolonged hospitalizations, sepsis, and delirium, which may increase the risk of cognitive decline, Dao said. —

Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024 That prolonged uncertainty is creating delays in decision-making and investment, which in turn is sowing quiet doubts about results for Q4 and the first half of next year. —

David Reimer, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Zoom in: Heavy prolonged cannabis use is increasingly leading to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. —

Axios Denver, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024 Absenteeism is when employees don’t show up at work repeatedly, sometimes for a prolonged period of time, beyond genuine reasons such as medical problems or vacations. —

Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prolonged