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adjective

Definition of protractednext
as in prolonged

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protracted

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verb

past tense of protract
as in lengthened
to make longer the highway project was protracted by years of litigation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protracted
  1. prolonged
  2. interminable
  3. extended
  4. longish
  5. overlong
  6. increased
  7. persistent
Adjective
  • Although a prolonged period of high inflation took a toll on household budgets, consumers are feeling increasingly optimistic about their financial situation, according to a new report by the New York Federal Reserve.
    Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Consider this: over a billion young people worldwide are at risk of hearing damage due to unsafe listening practices, such as prolonged exposure to loud sounds through personal audio devices.
    Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of prolonged
Adjective
  • This reality, combined with this accelerating trade war between the US and China and the interminable state and federal permitting processes now threaten to fully stall an already slowing transition.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Apart from the interminable 2000 (when the race came down to a recount in Florida that didn't end until Dec. 12) and 2020 elections, only 2004 kept us in more suspense.
    Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of interminable
Verb
  • The Franklin fire had extended to nearly 4,000 acres and was just 7% contained Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But his Scrabble talents have long extended beyond the board of his native tongue.
    Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of extended
Adjective
  • Kraven, as played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in longish hair and a beard but not much else that really distinguishes him (he’s ripped!
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Goons had expensive vehicles and no curfews and longish hair that hung in their eyes.
    Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024
Definition of longish
Adjective
  • There’s no denying that Hearst’s dollar went further in that the film is overlong but beautifully framed, wonderfully optimistic about true love, and spectacularly costumed right down to the Frenchmen in tights.
    Elle Carroll, Vulture, 18 June 2024
  • And the slightly overlong story is helped along by a steady stream of laughs, remarkably more than expected given the premise.
    Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of overlong
Verb
  • Under Phillip’s leadership, Forbes’ Live events revenue increased 40% over the past two years and Forbes’ sales team delivered outstanding results, including more than 20 seven-figure advertising partnerships this year.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Many people have a significant imbalance of omega-6 to omega-3 in their bodies — a November 2015 study found levels of linoleic acid have increased by 136% in the fat tissue of Americans over the past half century.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of increased
Adjective
  • Or has her persistent unhappiness caused serious health issues?
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Yet, persistent frustration over elevated prices under the Biden-Harris administration contributed to voters' decision last month to return Donald Trump to the White House.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of persistent
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