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present participle of prolong.

prolonging

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continuation n.
elongation n.
perseverance n.
persistency n.

NOUN

continuation

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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

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stoppage

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cessation end finish halt stop termination

NOUN

elongation

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STRONG

continuation expansion lengthening prolongation protraction stretching

NOUN

perseverance

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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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prolonging

Based on the doctor’s grim report, Diana wondered whether they were just prolonging the inevitable.

From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026

Macrophages may remain locked in pro-inflammatory states instead of moving toward repair, prolonging tissue damage and preventing the wound from progressing normally.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

Instead, he had to halt his throwing progression multiple times for flare-ups, prolonging his time on the IL.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

I wouldn’t do anything that could risk extending my stay or prolonging my sentence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

They’ve spent decades here prolonging the brief lives of the undernourished, accustomed completely to the tragedy playing out around us.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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