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prolonging

NOUN

continuation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continuance continuity extension perpetuation preservation

STRONG

assiduity duration endurance furtherance increase line postscript production prolongation propagation protraction sequel succession supplement sustenance tenacity

WEAK

augmenting continuing enduring going on increasing maintaining perpetuating persisting preserving producing protracting sustaining

Antonyms

STRONGEST

stoppage

WEAK

cessation end finish halt stop termination

NOUN

elongation

Synonyms

STRONG

continuation expansion lengthening prolongation protraction stretching

NOUN

perseverance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dedication determination endurance grit moxie persistence spunk stamina steadfastness tenacity

STRONG

backbone constancy continuance doggedness drive follow through guts immovability indefatigability pertinacity pluck purposefulness pursuance resolution sedulity

WEAK

stick-to-itiveness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy cowardice indifference irresolution weakness

WEAK

idleness indolence laziness lethargy

NOUN

persistency

Synonyms

STRONG

assiduity continuance continuity continuum duration endurance extension furtherance increase line perpetuation persistence postscript preservation production prolongation propagation protraction sequel succession supplement sustenance tenacity

WEAK

augmenting continuing enduring going on increasing maintaining perpetuating persisting preserving producing protracting sustaining

Antonyms

STRONG

curtailment decrease destruction end hindrance indifference ruin stoppage

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However, a long-lasting blockade would increase the risk that workers demand and secure higher wages, and that businesses raise prices of goods and services to cover their increased costs, prolonging the inflation bump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The 24-year-old has said he is open to prolonging his own stay.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

For one thing, a generous tax break for buying electric vehicles expired last fall, prolonging a slump in sales of nonfuel cars.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

A 15-percent US tariff and higher duties for other key markets such as India risk prolonging weak prices and further squeezing margins, the ministry said, calling it a "source of concern".

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

He was charged with prolonging the war by his activity as a Volkssturm organizer.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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