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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
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
And in the bottom of the seventh, Yoshida led off with a single, Trevor Story walked, Ceddanne Rafaela, pinch-hitting for Marcelo Mayer, lined a ball past the outstretched glove arm of first baseman Keith, but far inside the right-field line for a two-run single.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 20 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
Today Biohó is commemorated in San Basilio de Palenque with a statue in the town’s main square depicting him with broken chains and an outstretched arm pointing toward Africa.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Ratz saw Genthner moving up the right flank with her hand outstretched asking for a lead pass and quickly sent a sharp through ball far up the wing.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Jake Burger hit a tie-breaking RBI double over the outstretched glove of left fielder Randy Arozarena in the sixth inning, Jacob deGrom and five Texas relievers combined for a two-hitter and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Monday night.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Jake Burger hit a tie-breaking RBI double over the outstretched glove of left fielder Randy Arozarena in the sixth inning, Jacob deGrom and five Texas relievers combined for a two-hitter and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Monday night.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
And in the bottom of the seventh, Yoshida led off with a single, Trevor Story walked, Ceddanne Rafaela, pinch-hitting for Marcelo Mayer, lined a ball past the outstretched glove arm of first baseman Keith, but far inside the right-field line for a two-run single.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 20 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
Today Biohó is commemorated in San Basilio de Palenque with a statue in the town’s main square depicting him with broken chains and an outstretched arm pointing toward Africa.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Ratz saw Genthner moving up the right flank with her hand outstretched asking for a lead pass and quickly sent a sharp through ball far up the wing.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Jake Burger hit a tie-breaking RBI double over the outstretched glove of left fielder Randy Arozarena in the sixth inning, Jacob deGrom and five Texas relievers combined for a two-hitter and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Monday night.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Jake Burger hit a tie-breaking RBI double over the outstretched glove of left fielder Randy Arozarena in the sixth inning, Jacob deGrom and five Texas relievers combined for a two-hitter and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Monday night.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstretched
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Every personal finance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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So Whaffle’s strict period accuracy requires extensive research.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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This offer will be extended to Spears on Monday, according to the district attorney’s office.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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However, due to the Passover holiday this month, the deadline for mail-in-ballots was extended to April 28.—
Helen Acevedo,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Osceola County, currently contained entirely within District 9, will be chopped into two districts despite 9 being lengthened and extended well to the south.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The one concern with Mesidor are the injury issues that lengthened his stay in the college ranks to six years.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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At a special meeting this week, ASEAN economic ministers stressed the need for greater regional cooperation and coordination to address the far-reaching economic impacts.—
Wendy Cutler,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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From an institutional point of view, the initiative with the most far-reaching implications for the development of free newspapers started in February 1995, in Sweden.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 Apr. 2026
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As information and knowledge expanded, staying current required a significant investment of their time.—
Bruce Broussard,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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After a test launch in Jacksonville and Orlando, Winn-Dixie expanded its same-day Amazon delivery partnership to Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Russell Lansford / Imagn Images On Saturday, a broken line of showers and thunderstorms stretched from the Gulf through the Carolinas.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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The main event was Musk’s testimony, which stretched over the course of three days, wrapping up on Thursday.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 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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The storefront, which opened in 1852, supplied early miners with dynamite and Studebaker wheelbarrows.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The White Sox opened the seventh with three straight hits, including Edgar Quero's RBI single that chased King.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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“Outstretched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstretched. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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