prolonged 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of prolongednext
as in protracted

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verb

past tense of prolong
as in lengthened
to make longer would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible

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Recent Examples of prolonged
Adjective
Emergency services have been battling fires driven by an intensifying El Nino pattern and a prolonged dry season, generating dense smoke that crossed into Malaysia and Brunei, according to the National Disaster Management Agency, or BNPB. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Triple-digit temperatures are expected across Southern California on Monday as a prolonged heat wave continues with several days of extreme heat ahead. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
However, public health research consistently finds that prolonged sedentary time, especially for long uninterrupted periods, is associated with poorer health outcomes. — Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026 While Taco Bell or other restaurant chains may take a temporary sales hit as headlines about the outbreak swirl, particularly in the states most affected by it, analysts said any dips in revenue or stock prices likely will not be prolonged. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prolonged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolonged
  1. protracted
  2. lengthened
  3. persistent
  4. extended
  5. longish
  6. increased
  7. overlong
  8. stretched
Adjective
  • Potential outcomes include a lengthy standoff over raising the debt ceiling, more whipsawing executive actions and potential volatility if there's a protracted wait for election results.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Sources at Arsenal and Newcastle suggest that the protracted pursuit of Guimaraes is now entering its end game.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of protracted
Verb
  • Its researchers later lengthened its legs to almost 3½ feet ahead of the games, according to broadcaster CCTV.
    — Reuters, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Like a single on the old-skool charts, Sean Combs‘ prison time keeps moving up and down, with the Bad Boy Records founder’s stint behind bars lengthened again.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of lengthened
Adjective
  • In his inaugural Jackson Hole speech as chairman, Warsh warned that persistent inflation may necessitate further monetary tightening.
    — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Mehta increased his price target on FANG stock to $220 from $212 and reiterated a buy rating, citing the company's capital-efficient volume growth as oil prices remain high amid persistent supply disruption in the Middle East.
    — TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of persistent
Verb
  • The change in leadership comes less than two years after UCLA extended Jarmond’s contract through June 2029.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Its graphics processing capabilities were repeatedly extended into new arenas, most consequentially AI computing.
    — Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of extended
Adjective
  • The errand conveniently provided the opportunity for a longish highway test of Lexus’ newest luxury people-mover.
    — Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
  • When the front door opens, they’re greeted by an androgynous person with longish hair, thick eyebrows and a deep voice.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Definition of longish
Verb
  • Additionally, writing longer, more detailed descriptions of concerns (over 100 words) significantly increased response rates.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Overall, the budget increased by $720,000 since September 2025, Korfanta said.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of increased
Adjective
  • Vaniček has certainly delivered — a relentlessly violent, overlong, one-note, meandering grindhouse that lacks its predecessors' Looney Tunes approach to horror and humor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • This is a nearly two-and-a-half-hour film but Spielberg’s expert pacing keeps it from feeling overlong.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2026
Definition of overlong
Verb
  • Eiffela Broken Dream splits the Eiffel Tower into two sections, with a cable stretched between them for a tightrope crossing.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Blair's 52-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage in the second half stretched the Jackrabbits' lead to 49-0.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Prolonged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolonged. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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