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
Korin Miller, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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Longevity is not just about prolonging your life but also living a better life, with improved mental and physical wellness and the ability to be independent.
—Korin Miller, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolonging
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The high-tech gimbal also features an extension rod for taking high or low shots, plus there’s an integral tripod for shooting from a table or other platform.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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City acknowledged the rumors surrounding Guardiola’s future in a social media video post announcing a new extension deal had been struck.Jamie Barton, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Stryve Foods is addressing liquidity constraints and evaluating strategies to enhance its liquidity position, including potential equity offerings and extending debt terms.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company has borrowed $5,935,000 through promissory notes for extending the combination period and for working capital purposes.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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County officials attributed increasing mosquito activity to warmer temperatures brought by climate change.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and increasing its sales force to drive future revenue growth.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Prolonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolonging. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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