as in extension
the act of making longer
his habitual prolonging of any task so that it fills up an entire afternoon
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as in lengthening
to make longer
would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible
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Recent Examples of prolonging
New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Lawson Luckie for 17 yards, prolonging a drive that ended in a 37-yard field goal by Peyton Woodring.
—CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
His company, led by tech entrepreneurs and car enthusiasts as well as top automotive engineers, carves out a specific niche, born of enjoying cars, and aimed at prolonging the lives of iconic vehicles.
—Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Tips for Preventing Long-Term Damage These additional steps can help keep your snow boots in good condition, reducing the need for frequent cleaning and prolonging their lifespan.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
Bell noted that Americans’ interest in prolonging life has created a distance with death.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
While protecting bananas from light is an important part of prolonging shelf life, so is keeping them cool.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Ukraine, European officials accuse Russia of blocking peace Senior Ukrainian and European officials on Thursday accused Russia of refusing to pursue peace and prolonging the war.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Those wins may cause Democrats to dig their heels in even more, potentially prolonging the shutdown.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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The prolonging of the war has also ratcheted up Israel’s isolation on the world stage.
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Yet once again, the results came back benign, prolonging the uncertainty and fear.
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For the comedic pair, the project is a natural extension of their decades-long creative partnership.—
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The payment extension only covers 2025 taxes, LeVota said.—
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Despite being flat to the ground, the sleek and streamlined design of a slim sneaker elongates your legs, creating a lengthening effect that balances your proportions beautifully.—
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Stefanski’s odds have been lengthening while Harbaugh’s are shortening.—
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Motorola devices will follow, with over-the-air updates extending support over time.—
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Keeping your right knee slightly bent, perform the deadlift by bending at the hip, extending your left leg behind you for balance.—
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Knitted garments are best stored folded to prevent stretching.—
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New research suggests that light daily movement, such as gentle stretching, a leisurely stroll, or easy household chores like vacuuming are linked to a lower risk of death in people with these overlapping conditions, called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome.—
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Despite his efforts, violence has continued to escalate with police increasing patrols and surveillance in Puerto Lopez following recent massacres in the province, the Associated Press said.—
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Progress in robotics, according to PNDbotics, depends less on increasing complexity and more on tighter integration between hardware and intelligence.—
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“Prolonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolonging. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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