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
They were given a better chance of finally ceding the AFC West to a division rival than prolonging their streak of winning it.
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Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
Nuts Different types of nuts, like almonds, are a key snack for prolonging energy.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
The guide advises passengers to be considerate of those around them, particularly on longer journeys where prolonged exposure to smells or sounds can cause discomfort.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Another team hoping to prolong its championship window is the Milwaukee Bucks, whose wheeling and dealing included a trade Thursday to acquire Kyle Porter Jr. from the Los Angeles Clippers for MarJon Beauchamp.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Their trade for Jesús Luzardo raises the ceiling of their back-end starters, lengthening the rotation even before top prospect Andrew Painter is called up to the majors.—
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My complexion was pore-less, my lashes were lengthened, but my brows looked meh.—
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This escalates the strategic fight between the two chambers over how to get the Trump tax cuts extended past this year — while also adding billions in spending on deportation infrastructure and the military.—
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But these townships extend beyond downtown and include more than just the office market.—
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Easy solution: increase the toll to keep more cars out of Midtown.—
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Though Congress began its new session just a little over a month ago, its approval rating has increased among Americans, according to new data from Gallup.—
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“Prolong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolong. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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