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as in extended
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
the dog had outstretched his legs and was lying across the width of the doorway
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as in lengthened
to make longer
having outstretched our lunch break beyond all reason, we reluctantly headed back to work
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Recent Examples of outstretched
Outside Online, 18 Mar. 2026
Birmingham's Sixteenth Street Baptist Church still welcomes visitors with outstretched arms and a spirit of hope.
—John Archibald, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Chicago goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher went to make the save, but the ball slipped through her outstretched arms.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
So did Silk, whose outstretched arm deflected the orange orb, Hopkins could not get another shot off during a scramble, and the Rosemount party was on as Class 4A state champions.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
But Vanek also has people round their back into turtle pose, using humming breaths to connect with vibration-sensing creatures, and using the outstretched arms of some poses to greet new snake visitors.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
White drove on Wembanyama and snuck a layup past him, then hit a 3-pointer over his towering outstretched arm.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Around that time, the comet will be passing just to the immediate left of the sun, possibly tempting some to try and see it as a speck of light by blocking out the dazzling disk of the sun with their thumb or outstretched hand.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Binderup came to the plate and slipped a seeing-eye single past the outstretched glove of the first baseman to drive in Kellner.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
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Leaves dance far overhead on the outstretched limbs of trees older than you, creating a lightshow of sun beams bouncing from cloud to earth and back again.
—Outside Online, 18 Mar. 2026
Birmingham's Sixteenth Street Baptist Church still welcomes visitors with outstretched arms and a spirit of hope.
—John Archibald, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Chicago goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher went to make the save, but the ball slipped through her outstretched arms.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
So did Silk, whose outstretched arm deflected the orange orb, Hopkins could not get another shot off during a scramble, and the Rosemount party was on as Class 4A state champions.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
But Vanek also has people round their back into turtle pose, using humming breaths to connect with vibration-sensing creatures, and using the outstretched arms of some poses to greet new snake visitors.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
White drove on Wembanyama and snuck a layup past him, then hit a 3-pointer over his towering outstretched arm.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Around that time, the comet will be passing just to the immediate left of the sun, possibly tempting some to try and see it as a speck of light by blocking out the dazzling disk of the sun with their thumb or outstretched hand.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Binderup came to the plate and slipped a seeing-eye single past the outstretched glove of the first baseman to drive in Kellner.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstretched
Adjective
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Picking a cocktail from the extensive menu feels akin to being a kid in a sweet shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Qatar, a key source of natural gas for world markets, said Iranian missiles caused extensive damage to the Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas facility, where production had already been halted after earlier attacks.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Spartans extended their lead with a 10-point run and led 45-25 at halftime.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, extended the previous day’s gains, rising more than 6% to above $114 a barrel, having traded even higher earlier in the day.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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The season has lengthened by 19 days on average in the southeast specifically, creating a 136 day window where there are no freezes and plants are able to grow and pollinate.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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After success at a shorter distance, it was lengthened twice before getting to the full length.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As the war in the Middle East looks set to enter its second week, the consequences are becoming more far-reaching.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Middle East conflict could inflict deep and far-reaching economic pain on Americans – particularly if the war persists.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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It had been renamed and expanded in size roughly a year ago from a previously existing treatment facility as part of the Taliban government's efforts to stamp out a significant drug addiction problem in the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Pho Foodie, a Vietnamese restaurant that’s currently in Bowie, expanded to North Laurel with a March 1 soft opening, giving Route 1 a new carryout option.—
Marissa Yelenik,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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David flicked, a 3-pointer swished, and the junior stretched his vocal cords to the cavernous audience at the Coliseum with an early dagger.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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In the video, Click pointed out that each meal could even be stretched into five servings because of the platters' heft.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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When the front door opens, they’re greeted by an androgynous person with longish hair, thick eyebrows and a deep voice.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Pontiac’s Firebird had a longish life in car years, with four generations spanning 1967 to 2002.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
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In February of last year, Martinez proudly opened eight brand-new pickleball courts to the public.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel said on Friday, March 13, that the country opened talks with the United States as the island faces one of its most severe economic crises in decades.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Outstretched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstretched. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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