PROTRACTS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

protracts

verb

present tense third-person singular of protract

as in lengthens

to make longer the highway project was protracted by years of litigation

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The sideways lean becomes a forward one, the gap between his legs increases, and his feet begin landing beneath or slightly behind his centre of mass as his stride lengthens.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Tucking your chin gently toward the floor while lying down lengthens the back of the neck.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of lengthens

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This effort extends beyond physical chip export controls, which have proven difficult to enforce, with new legislation like the Remote Access Security Act aiming to curb remote access.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The deal also extends the expiration date of non-refundable tax credits issued prior to 2025 by up to five years.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026

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Cheeca Lodge & Spa Cheeca Lodge’s history stretches back to the late 1800s, but the property became a resort in 1946 when Clara May Downey purchased it and renamed it the Olney Inn.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
The fire in the High Fens, which stretches across the border with Germany, is smoldering atop a much-bloodied battlefield where Nazis fought Allied troops.

— Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of stretches

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Harvesting jalapeños regularly makes your plants more productive and prolongs the growing season.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
Whey proteins from Greek yogurt digest relatively quickly, while casein in cottage cheese forms a gastric gel that slows digestion and prolongs nutrient absorption.

— Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026

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