as in to lengthen
to make longer
would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible
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Recent Examples of prolong
The government shutdown has lasted over a month, and a Senate vote on Thursday could end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that is prolonging several TSA lines.
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 19 Mar. 2026
Warmer and earlier springs can prolong seasonal allergies and intensify wildfire risk.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Eating can also slow the passage of probiotics through the stomach, prolonging their time there and increasing their chance of dying.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
Drains serve an important purpose, clearing the tissues of fluids that could otherwise pool under the skin forming seromas and hematomas (collections of clear fluid and blood, respectively), which can threaten results, delay healing, and prolong recovery.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 19 Mar. 2026
Warmer and earlier springs can prolong seasonal allergies and intensify wildfire risk.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Eating can also slow the passage of probiotics through the stomach, prolonging their time there and increasing their chance of dying.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
Drains serve an important purpose, clearing the tissues of fluids that could otherwise pool under the skin forming seromas and hematomas (collections of clear fluid and blood, respectively), which can threaten results, delay healing, and prolong recovery.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolong
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Trouble is, the Legislature has had no trouble finding excuses to enact and renew an ever-lengthening list of exemptions.—
Martin Dyckman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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This gin sour lengthened with soda water is a simple yet tasty delight of a drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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The law extended the program for two years, setting the current expiration deadline and giving lawmakers another opportunity to revisit possible reforms.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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However, the association between the two nations on nuclear energy is expected to extend beyond the construction of the power plants.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Call-out rates have increased at some airports, leading to longer screening times for many passengers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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As temperatures swell, so too does the cooling demand which can increase the strain on the power grid of an entire region.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Prolong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolong. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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