OUTSTRETCHING Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

outstretching

verb

present participle of outstretch

as in extending

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 lengthening

to make longer having outstretched our lunch break beyond all reason, we reluctantly headed back to work

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Currently, to meet the massive capital requirements of AI infrastructure, American tech giants are expanding financing channels into overseas markets like Europe while extending bond maturities.

— , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Dark black kohl rimmed her eyes before extending into a wing, in a style reminiscent of Egyptian royalty.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of extending

Verb

Just minutes into public testimony, the livestream crashed, lengthening the meeting by about an hour until it was restored.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
So far, fall 2026 has been filled with sleek, low-profile loafers, leg-lengthening boots, and fresh takes on classic ballet flats, to name a few.

— Melony Forcier, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of lengthening

Verb

Those options reportedly include tighter economic sanctions and expanding restrictions on Iranian trade.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
At a hearing last week, as Assembly committee discussed measures including eliminating the $750 million cap, allowing above-the-line expenses, expanding eligibility, and extending the sunset date.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of expanding

Verb

Jim Gardiner, who was kicking off his campaign for a third term representing a ward stretching northwest from Irving Park to Sauganash.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
By stretching out their wings and riding these currents, vultures can gain altitude with little effort.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of stretching

Verb

Future development will focus on improving their autonomy, increasing operating speeds, and enabling them to work alongside humans with less supervision.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Dangerously large breaking waves can overpower swimmers, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks resulting in significant physical injury and increasing the risk of drowning.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026

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