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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Unlike prolonged snowstorms, squalls may produce only minor snow accumulations, often less than an inch. —

Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 The prolonged loneliness crisis is another driver of this vulnerable color shift. —

Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2024 Bernal was the first from his background to work with the camera as an artist, and the first to give this subject such close and prolonged attention. —

Chadd Scott, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 The suffering is more prolonged and agonizing in Hoult’s Thomas. —

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prolonged