1
as in extends
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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2
as in lengthens
to make longer
having outstretched our lunch break beyond all reason, we reluctantly headed back to work
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With drought conditions expected to continue, officials say preparation extends beyond the fire line.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026 -
That humble ethos still extends to how films are made.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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The structured waistband anchors the silhouette, a front pleat adds depth, and the longer hemline lengthens the leg.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2026
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The law phases out several affordable repayment plans and lengthens terms for others.—
Annie Nova,Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Your perspective expands quickly as the nurturing Moon lights your 9th House of Exploration, inviting ideas that refresh stuck viewpoints.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Typically the planes have a crew of three, but this expands to a basic crew of five when used for medical purposes.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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The primary winner is all but guaranteed the seat in the heavily Democratic district that stretches along the lakefront on the South Side and includes suburbs like Harvey, Dolton and Pontiac.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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More on Etihad Airways Founded in 2003, the UAE’s national airline now flies a global network that stretches across Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Disney Adventure World opens at Disneyland Paris on March 29, inviting guests to step into beloved franchises from Disney Animation, Pixar and Marvel, including a brand new World of Frozen.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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The film opens with Lorenz Hart collapsing and then with what’s supposed to sound like an archival radio obituary from 1943.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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Removing financial barriers to entering the profession broadens access and increases teacher diversity.—
Valentyna Banner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The other important factor here is that autonomy increases the possible volume of military strikes.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Outstretches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstretches. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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