elongated

verb

Definition of elongatednext
past tense of elongate
as in lengthened
to make longer in his paintings the artist elongated the bodies of angels to give them a spiritual quality

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Recent Examples of elongated Column dresses were fluid at Alberta Ferretti, with cutouts at Christopher Esber, and elongated takes at Fendi. — Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 Starting with a scene that feels real and looks real lets McKeown get away with what is otherwise a silly creature feature, elongated but never past the point of enjoyment. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 The silhouette also features an elongated, closed pointed-toe that gives them a more modern feel. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 The novel is elongated by ellipses…as if our heroine momentarily loses not words…but consciousness. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 By comparison, strong fluid flows elongated the cells and caused DNA damage, a crucial control detail that explains why past experiments might have yielded misleading results. — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The silhouette was heavily elongated, with three-quarter-length jackets and argyle knitwear that covered the bum. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 On top of being safe for work, tucking your turtleneck into structured trousers creates a clean, elongated torso and flatters your waistline (perfect for post-shift hangouts). — Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026 In 1963, an umpire’s foul call on Willie McCovey’s towering ninth-inning fly ball elongated the game into a 16-inning marathon. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongated
  1. lengthened
  2. extended
  3. stretched
  4. increased
  5. prolonged
Verb
  • During construction, it was lengthened by 39 feet, adding a submarine hangar, a media studio, and a 3-D-printing and robotics laboratory.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The cash conversion cycle has lengthened, inventory turnover has slowed, and average days on the lot have crept higher.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of lengthened
Verb
  • After Maduro was deposed, Venezuela's highest court said Rodríguez could serve as acting president for up to 90 days -- an interim appointment that could be extended by the National Assembly for an additional 90 days.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Outside of the Bronx, everybody hated the Yankees – until the 2001 World Series, when the nation’s sympathies were extended to the team in pinstripes.
    — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of extended
Verb
  • The Paris police requested the change because police and security resources are stretched thin due to mass protests, ongoing civil unrest, and France's first NFL game happening in the region, per multiple reports.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, your star rep’s calendar is full, her manager is stretched thin, and the next batch of recruits needs coaching.
    — Anis Bennaceur, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of stretched
Verb
  • During a July 27 Highfill Water and Sewer Committee meeting, Kahrl reported the number of active water meters in the city increased from 2,077 to 2,285 over 12 months.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • More recently, the evolution of AI has increased the ease with which these websites can be populated with content, eliminating the need to pay writers and automating the production of social media posts.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of increased
Verb
  • Later, prolonged sitting on an overnight flight from Philadelphia to London and a return flight after the game resulted in stagnant blood flow to the injured leg.
    — Ali Ataya, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Flying with a blood clot is not always prohibited, but prolonged sitting during air travel can increase the risk of blood clots.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of prolonged

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“Elongated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongated. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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