as in to lengthen
to make longer
in his paintings the artist elongated the bodies of angels to give them a spiritual quality
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or elongated
as in long
of great extent from end to end
the giraffe's elongate neck is thought to be the result of natural selection
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Recent Examples of elongate
Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 Jan. 2025
This sweater style boasts elongated, belted, or button-front silhouettes similar to that of a cozy, inside-only robe, but can be styled with everything from your favorite jeans and knee-high boots, to knitted dresses—layered with other cold-weather accessories, of course.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Karen Wright, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
The elongate white flower clusters (occasionally pale pink) support pollinators, and inky-black berries ripen by late summer or autumn.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2023
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Verb
White would elongate the top of Skarsgård’s head by an inch to help give a sense of length and elegance to his look while also adding a strong jawline and chin.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 Jan. 2025
This sweater style boasts elongated, belted, or button-front silhouettes similar to that of a cozy, inside-only robe, but can be styled with everything from your favorite jeans and knee-high boots, to knitted dresses—layered with other cold-weather accessories, of course.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The fragment, which was cleaved from its fecal parent with a pair of wire cutters, resembles a chunk of light-colored concrete with darker, elongate inclusions that Chin recognizes as bone.
—Karen Wright, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
The elongate white flower clusters (occasionally pale pink) support pollinators, and inky-black berries ripen by late summer or autumn.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongate
Verb
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The streaming giant joined a lengthening list of companies that have topped analysts’ profit expectations for the end of 2024.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump had previously floated exercising a 90-day extension written into the law to lengthen the deadline for a sale and reportedly considered issuing an executive order.—
Lauren Feiner,
The Verge,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The anime-style drawing depicts a girl sporting long blue hair — and a purple sweater, of course.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Biden oversaw the end of the longest war in U.S. history in August 2021, pulling troops out of Afghanistan in line with a deal struck with the Taliban by the first Trump administration.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Attempts to make up for this by extending the cooking time may lead to overcooked or dried-out food.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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The urban core, Howard explained, extends from Independence Avenue down to 63rd Street, and from Interstate 435 to Troost Avenue.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The microphone is lightweight and has a low-profile design for a comfortable and secure fit that’s ideal for extended wear.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Still, an extended stay at one of Las Vegas’ busiest casinos is yet another move by the company to build a foothold in the real world.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His reporting on billionaires has stretched from America's largest cardboard box factory to Donald Trump's ...—
Chase Peterson-Withorn,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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That was one of the most breathtaking views — the mountains on one side and a long valley stretching into the distance at golden hour.—
Christin Parcerisa Vigueras,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Taxes increased, public spending was reined in, and price controls were largely abolished.—
Marina P. Asins,
Architectural Digest,
26 Jan. 2025
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One should be convinced of his increasing persuasive influence in the United States and in affairs with allies.—
Richard E. Vatz,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Elongate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongate. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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