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
Instead, the goal of treatment is to manage your symptoms or prolong your life.4
Currently, the only three medications approved to manage ALS are Rilutek (riluzole), Radicava (edaravone), and Olpruva (sodium phenylbutyrate).
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Janelle McSwiggin, Health, 20 July 2025
And frustrated Russian politicians are lashing out, accusing President Trump of talking peace, but prolonging the war behind the scenes.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
Make sure to change the paper towel or water every day or two to prolong freshness if using these methods.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
Like human dry shampoos, the waterless cleanser prolongs wash day, but without alcohol, parabens, or sulfates.
—People Deals Team, People.com, 10 July 2025
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Janelle McSwiggin, Health, 20 July 2025
And frustrated Russian politicians are lashing out, accusing President Trump of talking peace, but prolonging the war behind the scenes.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
Make sure to change the paper towel or water every day or two to prolong freshness if using these methods.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
Like human dry shampoos, the waterless cleanser prolongs wash day, but without alcohol, parabens, or sulfates.
—People Deals Team, People.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolong
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Featuring 30 essential oils, the rosemary oil combats dandruff and lengthens hair.—
Amy Schulman,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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The cut helps to visually lengthen by creating soft vertical lines around round faces, and for square faces, the layers will soften the angles of the jawline thanks to their face framing qualities.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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This year, teams will play 44 regular season games each, and the Finals have been extended from a five-game series to a seven-game series.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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The left-wing conversion extended the Bulls’ lead to 33-14 at the seven-minute mark in the second.—
Andy Theobald,
Kansas City Star,
19 July 2025
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Decades of research and studies in agriculture have increased production across all crops in the U.S., said James, and cannabis can adopt those same technologies.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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David Swartz, analyst with Morningstar who monitors Kohl’s, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY network, that Kohl’s share price has been steadily increasing in recent months.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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“Prolong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolong. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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