elongating 1 of 2

noun

as in elongation

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verb

present participle of elongate
as in lengthening
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 elongating
Verb
With plum liner elongating her eyes and a matte rose-taupe hue dressing her lips, the glam also relied on clean, glowy skin. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 The other three Dazzle Dry steps—a cleansing alcohol primer, a gripping base coat, and a wear-elongating top coat—are integral to nails that won’t chip for weeks. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026 Part ballerina, part pump, the style combines the gamine energy of your favorite flats with the limb-elongating power of a classic heel. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 These Align leggings have a subtle flare leg with a side slit at the hem, giving the familiar buttery-soft style a relaxed feel and a leg-elongating look. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Between the tummy-tucking high waist, oversized front tie knot, and leg-elongating stripes, these pants are designed to flatter your figure and keep you comfortable while doing it. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 Her hands roughly reshape their flesh, elongating and compacting it. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongating
  1. elongation
  2. lengthening
  3. extending
  4. stretching
  5. prolonging
  6. increasing
  7. prolongation
  8. extension
Noun
  • Arda said New Grain has achieved tensile strength above 10 megapascals at elongations of 50 percent to 100 percent, colorfastness to rubbing rated between grades 4 and 5 and abrasion resistance exceeding 50,000 cycles.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Why this farewell is so low-key Ordinarily, the weeks between greatest elongation and greatest brilliancy are prime time for Venus watchers.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of elongation
Verb
  • Longini explained that climate change is increasing mosquito populations and lengthening their active seasons, contributing to dengue’s spread globally.
    — Alex DeLuca, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In both countries, falling fertility rates and lengthening lifespans keep worsening the fiscal picture.
    — NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of lengthening
Noun
  • Law-enforcement officials told us that the president’s central role in the July 4 events and the extending of their length late into the evening have added complexity—and risk.
    — Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
  • Independence Avenue Corridor extending, approximately, from Gladstone Boulevard to the north, East 18th Street to the south, Forest Avenue to the west and Interstate 435 to the east.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of extending
Verb
  • Enter the extrait de parfum, a fragrance with concentration beginning at around 20 percent and stretching as high as 60 percent in some cases, versus typically 15 to 20 percent for an eau de parfum.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Fantasy Bra has a long history, stretching back 30 years.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of stretching
Noun
  • Looking ahead, Trump’s prolonging of Chavismo is a political gamble in Florida – a state where many Latin Republican voters despise the system and any dealing with socialist governments.
    — Paul Webster Hare, The Conversation, 19 Jan. 2026
  • The prolonging of the war has also ratcheted up Israel’s isolation on the world stage.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Definition of prolonging
Verb
  • Beyond domestic challenges, CATL is also scrambling to build more plants in Europe to avoid running afoul of increasing EU protectionism.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • While the disease remains more common among women over 50, diagnoses among younger women are increasing, prompting cancer specialists to encourage earlier conversations about individual risk.
    — Melissa May, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of increasing
Noun
  • Also, ibogaine’s prolongation of the heart’s QT intervals carries a real risk of fatal arrhythmia.
    — Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The prolongation was 242 days in 2023 and 346 days in 2024, according to the report.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Definition of prolongation
Noun
  • Bolsonaro's campaign had also requested an extension, citing heavy rains that shut polling stations in the south, a right-wing stronghold.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Bolsonaro also sought an extension, citing heavy rain in some states.
    — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of extension

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