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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
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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
Verb
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This gin sour lengthened with soda water is a simple yet tasty delight of a drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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Wildfire risks The same forces constraining western water supplies could also set the stage for the West's wildfire season, which has lengthened over the last few decades with rising temperatures and intensifying drought.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The repercussions of this war are likely to be the most risky and far-reaching.—
Storer H. Rowley,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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The regulator has far-reaching powers and could do anything from fining the company to removing executives to forcing a sale of the entire operation.—
Scott Pham,
CBS News,
20 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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Unseasonably high temperatures hit US Parts of California and Arizona were under extreme heat warnings again Saturday while sweltering summerlike weather even stretched as far north as Nebraska just a day into spring.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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During ejection, a moon’s orbit can become highly elongated, generating strong tidal forces as it is repeatedly stretched and compressed by its host planet.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The errand conveniently provided the opportunity for a longish highway test of Lexus’ newest luxury people-mover.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
21 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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Lime was utilized in masonry bonding and surface finishing, so the exceptional find that has inspired locals to visit the site has opened a door onto the building blocks of the city, quite literally, the material and the methods that brought it to life.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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That’s something chef Gregory Gourdet is also exploring at Printemps, the luxury French department store that opened on Wall Street last spring.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Outstretched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstretched. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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