OUTSTRETCHED Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

outstretched 1 of 2

adjective

as in extensive

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outstretched

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verb

past tense of outstretch

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

Adjective

The delicately striated crystal floated up from its tangle of purple moss, rotating slowly before Rey snapped her full concentration toward it, holding it firmly in the air and between her two outstretched hands. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026 The Tigers outfielder hit a three-run homer just over Nick Loftin’s outstretched glove in right. — Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 Those good vibes were on display when Son’s shot whizzed between two defenders and the outstretched arms of Galaxy goalkeeper Novak Micovic. — Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026 But in the 86th minute, Argentina’s Enzo Fernández sailed the ball above Pickford’s outstretched hand to tie the game at one-all. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 The Tottenham Hotspur defender placed his shot past the outstretched Mike Maignan in the France goal. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 There’s Swain in a Texas Longhorns jersey, bumping defenders off-balance with his hip and scooping the ball out of the reach of outstretched hands. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Balogun’s fancy footwork broke a scoreless deadlock 45 minutes into the action, booting a left-footed shot through the goalie’s outstretched legs. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 Emerson's single that floated just above the outstretched glove of Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel drove in the first two. — CBS News, 1 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstretched

Adjective

Leading firms are actively recruiting professionals with extensive client-side experience to enhance service delivery.

— Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Burke’s lawyers sought to expose weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, questioning why investigators had not conducted more extensive testing, including DNA analysis, on certain items found in Burke’s home or on the exterior of his Tesla.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

Definition of extensive

Verb

While the reunification talks are still in the early stages, the two organizations said the Governors of the Television Academy have extended their terms by one year to oversee as much of the deliberation as possible.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 27 July 2026
The deadline to finalize critical habitat was extended by one year and expired in 2025.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

Definition of extended

Verb

Durbin isn’t going to be the main bat, but finding his rhythm at the plate has lengthened the lineup and taken pressure off Willson Contreras and even more so off Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela to be the main sources of production.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026
In some areas, however, demand for testing has lengthened the turnaround time to two to three days, doctors said.

— Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 July 2026

Definition of lengthened

Adjective

The Senate race in Maine holds far-reaching political implications.

— Elena Moore, NPR, 25 July 2026
Still, the fears spreading among US companies and government officials underscore the stakes of the AI rivalry, and its far-reaching implications for economy, defense and national security.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of far-reaching

Verb

The bank forecasts Taiwan's current account surplus to reach 25% of GDP this year, while exports have expanded at a record 40% to 70% pace for much of 2026.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Sienkiewicz got his start in comics back in the late 1970s, but today his colorful and recognizable style has expanded into illustration, animation, film and TV, book and album covers, advertising and fine art.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of expanded

Adjective

The errand conveniently provided the opportunity for a longish highway test of Lexus’ newest luxury people-mover.

— Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
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

Definition of longish

Verb

In December 2025, Longo opened a second ViceVersa in the lobby bar of the glamorous oceanfront Four Seasons Hotel and Residences in Fort Lauderdale.

— Connie Ogle July 28, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
With the help of partner Travis Bullard, Stefan Scarks and family officially opened the property in 2021.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

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