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long adj.
long-drawn-out adj.

ADJECTIVE

long

Synonyms

STRONGEST

late lengthy protracted slow

STRONG

delayed diffuse dragging lingering prolonged sustained

WEAK

boundless diffusive dilatory drawn-out forever and a day limitless long-drawn-out long-winded overlong prolix tardy unending verbose without end wordy

Antonyms

WEAK

abbreviated abridged ephemeral evanescent fleeting short

ADJECTIVE

long-drawn-out

Synonyms

WEAK

boundless delayed diffuse diffusive dilatory dragging drawn-out forever and a day late lengthy limitless lingering long-winded overlong prolix prolonged protracted slow sustained tardy unending verbose without end wordy

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for ages

Which is especially unfortunate considering he was turning out to be the solution to a problem that had plagued the team for ages.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

The private jitters of plenty have been there for ages.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

It may seem obvious, but fraudsters are skilled in keeping you on the phone for ages to trick you into giving the number.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

Other apps, like tile-matching game Disney Emoji Blitz — complete with a special “Toy Story” character pack for the new film — are listed for ages nine and up.

From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026

I stand in the shower for ages, gradually' reducing the water temperature, making it cooler and cooler until it’s properly cold.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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