How to Use stretch in a Sentence

stretch

1 of 3 verb

• The baby stretched and yawned.
• She stretched over us to open the window.
• She stretched the canvas over the wooden frame.
• She woke up and stretched her arms above her head.
• A big banner was stretched across the doorway.
• The elastic waistband of my pants won't stretch any more.
• She stretched her hand toward him.
• Don't yank on my sweater. You'll stretch it.
• The T-shirt was stretched tight over his belly.
• It's important to stretch before you exercise.
• The crime scene stretched across a quarter mile, Dowdy said.
  — John Bacon, USA TODAY, 17 May 2023
• Years of budget cuts have left them stretched and not up to the task.
  — Mark Landler, New York Times, 16 July 2023
• The cool trend stretches through the work week through Thursday.
  — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2024
• Dixon’s stop gave the lead of the race back to Lundgaard, who stretched his gap on Palou to 11.7 seconds by the end.
  — Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 16 July 2023
• There was no way to miss the snake, which Elfenbein said stretched out almost the length of the road.
  — Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2023
• Take a brisk walk and stretch your hips out during lunch.
  — Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 1 Jan. 2024
• There’s no footwell in the center, which means kids have to sit with their feet stretched out.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
• The 1974 storm stretched all the way from Alabama up to Canada.
  — Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2023
• At the top, the crystal blue of the Pacific stretches out for miles.
  — Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2023
• Wong jumped Cole for a two-run homer in the fourth inning, stretching the Sox’ lead to 6-0.
  — Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023
• The Saints stretched the lead to two scores again, going 83 yards on eight plays with five plays of at least 11 yards.
  — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2023
• After the Aces went cold in the third quarter, the Liberty stretched their lead.
  — Emma Carmichael, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2023
• This porch swing is spacious, so feel free to stretch your legs out or lie down.
  — Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
• Roll and stretch each portion into a 30-inch-long rope.
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2024
• First, the two front legs were made fast to the frame, then the two hind legs were stretched almost to the limit and tied to the opposite end of the frame.
  — Outdoor Life, 23 Nov. 2023
• The blackouts tend to last for a few days, though they’re often renewed, and some stretch on for months.
  — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023
• Next door, at Pick-Up-Stix and the other food court restaurants, lines stretched out towards the gates.
  — Brittanie Shey, Chron, 16 May 2023
• By Thursday night, the rain will stretch from Illinois to Virginia.
  — Max Golembo, ABC News, 25 Jan. 2024
• Nothing is worse than when leggings get loose and stretch out.
  — Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2023
• The stock has struggled, investors are restive and its key studios have been stretched.
  — Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2023

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stretch

2 of 3 noun

• I can feel the stretch in the back of my legs.
• These are good stretches for your leg muscles.
• I always spend a few minutes doing stretches before I exercise.
• Braid has little to no stretch in the line, and this helps bury the hook into the mouth of the fish.
  — Mark Modoski, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
• This week could see a few of those stretches come to an end.
  — Chris Morris, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2023
• The four-way stretch spandex works in the back of the knee to promote a comfortable flex.
  — Jack Byram, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2023
• Check out the slideshow above for those and more stories on a rough stretch for Apple.
  — Quartz Staff, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2024
• Philly committed five turnovers in the 28-3 Celtic stretch.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 May 2023
• This pair has a snug fit through the hips and thighs, which is made more comfortable with the soft stretch.
  — Paula Lee, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2024
• That doesn't bode well for a final stretch of the season when the Mariners' final 10 games are against the Astros and Rangers.
  — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2023
• But the book’s final stretch is also the story of how Reed mellowed.
  — Jeremy Lybarger, The New Republic, 17 Oct. 2023
• The sheer tights won the award for best stretch, thanks to their thin and silky material, which gives the legs a pretty sheen.
  — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
• It’s also set along a five-mile stretch of pristine, white-sand beach.
  — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2024
• The next day, our route took us through a four-mile stretch of sand that was impossible to ride on.
  — Olivia Treynor, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
• Instead, find the nearest stretch of shore, and prepare to post up for the day with a cooler full of snacks and drinks and a good book.
  — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2023
• There’s a bit of spandex in the fabric that gives them a soft feel but, more important, a nice stretch.
  — Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2023
• This heat wave isn’t expected to last five days, but may see a long stretch of temps at least near 95.
  — oregonlive, 11 Aug. 2023
• The win capped a friendly stretch in the schedule where the Lakers played 11 of 12 games at Crypto.com Arena and only left the state once (to play in Utah).
  — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2024
• The wait for City Girls’ new album is almost over, and this new snippet is sure to carry us through the home stretch.
  — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2023
• During this stretch, a map of the world’s largest things and other roadside attractions helped guide the way.
  — Paul Nicolaus, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Jan. 2024
• Then again, describing the Caterham as a modern car is a stretch.
  — Larry Webster, Car and Driver, 23 Aug. 2023
• The final one-third of the pier has been closed for about 1 1/2 months, said a co-owner of the Crystal Pier cottages, which sit atop a large stretch of the pier.
  — Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2023
• The final turn, a left on Kearny Street, takes the parade down a long stretch into Chinatown.
  — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
• Bello may be young, but the Red Sox are not afraid to use him for extended stretches.
  — Andrew Birkle, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2023
• The oil helps skin stretch gently while leaving it nourished, firm, and elastic.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
• Left alone, on a level stretch of pavement, the car can maintain its balance.
  — IEEE Spectrum, 1 Nov. 2023
• That’s because the loungewear is made with soft spacer fabric that offers four-way stretch.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
• The Clippers’ recent five games-in-seven days stretch left them beaten in three of the games and bruised everywhere else.
  — Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
• Dubbed one of the brand's most famous offerings, this pair wicks away sweat, has plenty of stretch, and is buttery soft.
  — Kelsey Mulvey, womenshealthmag.com, 21 Apr. 2023
• This leads to a period of partial or full darkness on a narrow stretch of Earth.
  — Joel Shannon, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024

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stretch

3 of 3 adjective

• The stretch-fit top hugs your calves to keep the heat in.
  — Outdoor Life, 22 Feb. 2021
• Before the launch, the HR team set a stretch goal of 50%.
  — David Rock, Forbes, 20 May 2021
• The same is the case if Beckham signs for the stretch run of the season.
  — Dallas News, 28 Nov. 2022
• But the shots had not been falling down the stretch run of the season.
  — Mike Rodak | [e-mail], al, 23 Mar. 2021
• Wohler returns just in time for the stretch run of the Big Ten season.
  — Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2022
• The Calvert Cliffs where the fossil was found stretch 35 miles along the coast of Maryland.
  — New York Times, 4 Feb. 2022
• Matt's jeans must be made of some kind of stretch fabric, right?
  — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2021
• The masks come in a pack of three, are designed with stretch ear loops and have a tight fit that conforms to the.
  — Zoe Malin, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2021
• The peaks are all over 8,000 meter high and stretch across both the Himalayan and the Karakoram ranges of Asia.
  — Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 23 July 2022
• For Rice, Sam Yono took a stretch pass and was all alone for a breakaway, but shot wide.
  — Brad Emons, Detroit Free Press, 27 Mar. 2021
• Williams joins a team hoping to make a stretch run at a playoff berth.
  — Mark Inabinett | [e-mail], al, 5 Dec. 2022
• Slow is the key, as faster movements can trigger the stretch reflex.
  — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 17 Feb. 2022
• Teams have until 3:00 PM Eastern time to make their last moves for the stretch run of the season.
  — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2022
• In fact, there's even a four-way stretch version that feels like sweatpants.
  — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 7 Dec. 2022
• The stretch run of the season isn’t a referendum for Fields and his future.
  — Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 11 Dec. 2021
• The sign out front is easily blocked when a stretch limo stops by to drop off patrons.
  — Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2021
• The stretch-fit top lining keeps the boots snug to your calves to keep the frigid air out, and the pull-tab on the back makes these mid-height boots easy to get on and off.
  — Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 14 Nov. 2022
• Two screens, the center one touch sensitive, stretch in front of the driver.
  — Jens Meiners, Car and Driver, 10 Jan. 2022
• Some fabrics have less stretch than others and will fit tighter, such as 100% polyester.
  — Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022
• Along the inside Cyberknife found a clear path in mid-stretch while Taiba went four wide.
  — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2022
• More than 1,000 miles stretch between its farthest west-to-east points.
  — Marc Bona, cleveland, 21 Mar. 2022
• To get the look, stretch cobwebs to somewhat cover the door and secure them with masking tape.
  — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022
• Is there scarring from a stretch run that spiraled out of control?
  — Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022
• This ultra-stretch quarter-zip pullover leaves room to move, volley, and slice.
  — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 8 June 2022
• That said, the Volvo's back seat lacks the grandiose luxury typical of a stretch job.
  — Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 23 Mar. 2022
• Its made of a mid-weight, non-stretch cotton denim and comes in a versatile light gray wash.
  — Nicola Fumo, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2021
• Rose said his company in Queens used to have four stretch limos in a fleet of about 30 vehicles.
  — Jesus Jiménez, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Apr. 2023
• But Sunday’s feature went to turf king Rispoli, who borrowed a page from Prat’s book with a strong stretch kick.
  — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2021
• The products work together to shape, smooth, stretch, and define curls.
  — Women's Health, 10 Feb. 2023
• Return to the start position and repeat each stretch 8–12 times.
  — Gerard Hartmann, Outside Online, 21 July 2021

Last Updated: 7 May 2024