lengthen
verb (used with object)
to make longer; make greater in length.
lengthening
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present participleof lengthen.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Rising temperatures have added more warm, humid days to the calendar in much of the US, lengthening the season in which the disease-carrying insects thrive.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
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
And now I felt something else, Rex, or me, lengthening, expanding.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
