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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
Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Berhalter blasted a first-touch shot, off a feed from Kenji Cabrera, from just outside the area that deflected off the outstretched hands of goalkeeper Michael Collodi, ricocheted off the back post into the net to cap the scoring in the 64th minute.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Hao-Yu Lee's two-out RBI triple off the outstretched glove of Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone opened the scoring in the second.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
Griner also had to contend with 6-foot-11 Han Xu, but the superstar veteran wasn’t phased and hit one of her most impressive shots dancing through the lane for a layup over Xu’s outstretched hand.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Espinosa looked up to see a long line of smiling strangers sitting on the bench, all with outstretched hands holding red roses for her.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Brenden Aaronson could not finish a slick Leeds counter, denied by the outstretched boot of Robert Sanchez in the Chelsea goal.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The display box opens like outstretched wings to frame the bourbon.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Entering the attacking zone on a three-on-two, Laura Stacey dropped the puck to a trailing Ljungblom, who one-timed the shot past Frankel’s outstretched glove.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The Union pushed up the pitch quickly to find an unmarked Bender, who drove a low shot past the outstretched fingers of Maxime Crépeau to level the match at 3-3 in the 79th minute, setting the stage for Ojeda’s last-minute winner.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Berhalter blasted a first-touch shot, off a feed from Kenji Cabrera, from just outside the area that deflected off the outstretched hands of goalkeeper Michael Collodi, ricocheted off the back post into the net to cap the scoring in the 64th minute.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Hao-Yu Lee's two-out RBI triple off the outstretched glove of Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone opened the scoring in the second.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
Griner also had to contend with 6-foot-11 Han Xu, but the superstar veteran wasn’t phased and hit one of her most impressive shots dancing through the lane for a layup over Xu’s outstretched hand.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Espinosa looked up to see a long line of smiling strangers sitting on the bench, all with outstretched hands holding red roses for her.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Brenden Aaronson could not finish a slick Leeds counter, denied by the outstretched boot of Robert Sanchez in the Chelsea goal.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The display box opens like outstretched wings to frame the bourbon.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Entering the attacking zone on a three-on-two, Laura Stacey dropped the puck to a trailing Ljungblom, who one-timed the shot past Frankel’s outstretched glove.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstretched
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The kids club, pools, villas, and other family-friendly amenities attract a lot of multi-generational crews, while the spa and extensive wellness programming bring in the adult crowd.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Aside from beers from Sacrament, The Rooftop has a fairly extensive wine list as well as a full bar with custom and classic cocktails.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The disparities also extended to preventable deaths before age 75, including deaths tied to drug overdoses, car crashes and treatable illnesses.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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While it’s suggested early on that Phil has a temper on the ice, flashbacks show viewers that his anger and violence extended to his family as well.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Ukraine has lengthened its striking arm and is now wreaking havoc across European Russia, much of which is now vulnerable to drone attacks.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Over the past several decades, as global temperatures have risen, the growing season has lengthened in many parts of North America.—
Levi Keller,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
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The South Terrace, with bucolic and far-reaching views, is already the locus of socialising spilling down to the 25-meter pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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El Niño’s far-reaching effects can also stymie the Atlantic hurricane season.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Efforts have picked up in recent years to limit ownership, including in Utah, where its Republican governor, Spencer Cox, signed a bill into law that expanded previous foreign restrictions.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Brazil’s criminal organizations Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital have expanded aggressively across the Amazon over the past decade and now dominate key trafficking corridors linking coca-growing regions in Colombia and Peru to Atlantic ports used to ship cocaine to Europe.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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The fire extinguisher incident was the latest pitfall in a season that, even by Marseille’s own inherently chaotic standards, has stretched the bounds of credibility.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Overcrowded shelters, limited spay-and-neuter access and a shortage of foster homes have created a system stretched beyond capacity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2026
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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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In response to the growth of Russia’s dissent émigré community, new Russian language bookstores have opened from Prague to London.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The latest private-members country club to have opened in Oxfordshire, wrapped in a Jacobethan hall with parkland, is a humdinger with an instant cachet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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“Outstretched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstretched. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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