as in long
lasting for a considerable time
a marathon study session the night before the exam
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as in ultramarathon
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Recent Examples of marathon
Oliver Haug, Them, 20 Jan. 2025
Eventually, the Swiss player broke Gauff at 4-4 after two marathon rallies at deuce.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
Sirianni and Moore are now the recipients of such marathon phone calls.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
This would be an ideal pick for anyone who wants to relax and give their arms a break during a marathon wash day.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
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But the partiers weren’t just celebrating one wedding; a marathon run of seven couples had tied the knot that day.
—Oliver Haug, Them, 20 Jan. 2025
Eventually, the Swiss player broke Gauff at 4-4 after two marathon rallies at deuce.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
Sirianni and Moore are now the recipients of such marathon phone calls.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
This would be an ideal pick for anyone who wants to relax and give their arms a break during a marathon wash day.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marathon
Adjective
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Good news is, the pups didn’t have very long to wait.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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The multi-rayed sea cucumber measured about 1 foot long and 3 inches wide when alive but shrank after being preserved, researchers said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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At the finish line of the 2015 Western States Endurance Run, arguably the most famous and most prestigious American ultramarathon, the crowd suddenly became energized.—
Brendan Leonard,
Outside Online,
5 Nov. 2024
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By being both an emergency room doctor and an ultramarathon runner, La Jolla resident Russ Reinbolt sees himself as being in a position to inspire.—
Ashley Mackin-Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2024
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The list of spices and aromatics in this jerk paste is lengthy, but the method is simple.—
Lynda Balslev,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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In exchange, Israel released 121 Palestinian prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment for deadly terror attacks and an additional 79 prisoners serving lengthy sentences.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The costume award ceremony will immediately follow the 5K race.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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On top of this, Dennison also took part in the ARCA Menards Series East, securing top-ten finishes at races like those at Five Flags Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Last summer, trailing by 14 seconds with 2.5km remaining of the triathlon’s run remaining, the British athlete overhauled New Zealander Hayden Wilde to claim victory.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Cycling routes from these triathlon events will also be rolled into the Rouvy platform — handy for those training for one of the 194 future triathlons currently listed on the Ironman website.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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As a Games legacy, future users will be able to experience biathlon without the safety risks and environmental impact associated with live fire ammunition.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
22 Jan. 2025
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In Nordic countries, cross country skiing and biathlon are mainstays on television.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Meet of Champions pentathlon champion (3,378) also placed fourth in New Englands with a 14.81 in the 100-meter hurdles.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
19 July 2024
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The game is a six-legged pentathlon that takes place on a rainbow track.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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Several new sports debuted at the 1904 Games, including boxing, freestyle wrestling, decathlon and a dumbbells event.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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Tom Holland's Peter has a favorite bodega, chases bad guys through backyards, and struggles to mix superhero-ing with the academic decathlon.—
Darren Franich,
EW.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Marathon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marathon. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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