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present participle of lengthen.

lengthening

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extending adj.
protractile adj.
amplification n.
elongation n.
extension n.
production n.
prolongation n.
protraction n.

ADJECTIVE

extending

Synonyms

STRONG

approaching continuing ranging spanning spreading stretching

WEAK

continual continuous endless going on perpetual

ADJECTIVE

protractile

Synonyms

WEAK

approaching continual continuing continuous endless expansible expansile extendible extensile going on perpetual ranging spanning spreading stretch stretchable stretching

NOUN

amplification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

elaboration

STRONG

addition augmentation boost buildup deepening development enlargement exaggeration expansion expatiation extension intensification magnification padding raising strengthening stretching widening

WEAK

boosting fleshing out heightening supplementing upping

Antonyms

STRONG

abridgment compression decrease lessening reduction shrinkage

WEAK

abridgement condensation contraction shortening

NOUN

elongation

Synonyms

STRONG

continuation expansion prolongation protraction stretching

WEAK

prolonging

NOUN

extension

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delay development expansion increase postponement

STRONG

addendum addition adjunct amplification annex appendage appendix arm augmentation branch broadening compass dilatation distension elongation extent orbit production prolongation protraction purview radius reach scope span spread stretch stretching supplement sweep widening wing

WEAK

continuing drawing out spreading out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease

STRONG

base body lessening shortening subtraction

WEAK

abbreviation abridgment compression contraction curtailment reduction

NOUN

production

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STRONGEST

construction management manufacture manufacturing

STRONG

assembly bearing blossoming creation direction elongation fabrication formulation fructification generation giving making origination preparation presentation prolongation protraction provision rendering reproduction return staging yielding

WEAK

authoring engendering extention producing

Antonyms

STRONG

destruction taking

WEAK

ruin

NOUN

prolongation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continuation

STRONG

addendum addition adjunct amplification annex augmentation broadening compass delay development dilatation distension elongation expansion extent increase postponement protraction radius reach scope span spread stretch stretching supplement sweep widening

WEAK

drawing out spreading out

Antonyms

STRONG

decrease lessening shortening shrinkage stagnation subtraction

NOUN

protraction

Synonyms

STRONG

addendum addition adjunct amplification annex appendix augmentation broadening continuation delay development dilatation distension elongation expansion extension increase postponement prolongation reach scope span spread stretch stretching supplement widening

WEAK

drawing out spreading out

Antonyms

STRONG

base body decrease lessening loss shortening shrinkage stagnation subtraction

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lengthening

The odds were stacked against Coleman and his players, lengthening further when Radja Nainggolan's thunderous long-range strike gave Belgium an early lead.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Longevity is creating new investment opportunities while also lengthening the planning horizon for individuals and families.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

“Essentially, you’re just lengthening the ramp, which with international films really helps put these movies on the radar,” says a veteran awards consultant, who, because of potential client conflicts, asked to speak anonymously.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

UFO contends that there has not been enough progress made on issues such as "avoiding overwork" and lengthening redundancy notice periods.

From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026

The ones at the corners of my mouth are lengthening into a pale ropy circle around my lips.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

lengthening

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