Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

prolonged

[pruh-lawngd, -longd] / prəˈlɔŋd, -ˈlɒŋd /
ADJECTIVE
extended
Synonyms
Antonyms




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The reason for his prolonged silence, however, wasn’t entirely literary.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The key question is then how prolonged any action would be and what the ultimate aim of the U.S. is.”

From The Wall Street Journal

At a price level, a temporary interruption would likely trigger a sharp but short-lived spike, while a prolonged closure would be far more damaging.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Yet, companies rarely disclose the chemicals used to achieve these properties, leaving consumers in the dark about the health risks from prolonged wear," says Franklin.

From Science Daily

"It can feel like a late diagnosis, but it's not - it's just prolonged in how it behaves and how it presents itself."

From BBC