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outstretching

verb

present participle of outstretch
1
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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2
as in lengthening
to make longer having outstretched our lunch break beyond all reason, we reluctantly headed back to work

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstretching
  1. extending
  2. lengthening
  3. expanding
  4. stretching
  5. opening
  6. increasing
  7. unfolding
Verb
  • Skims has hired Tapestry veteran Natalie Buchberger as director of franchise for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, extending a recent run of leadership appointments as the shapewear and apparel company builds its international business.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Lamont’s budget director, Office of Policy and Management Secretary Josh Wojcik, wrote in an email to state agency heads that extending current benefits at least for one more year also would help ensure departments are properly staffed.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of extending
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  • The new style is part of the Gucci Primavera collection, and the Donna features a striking, pronounced outline and clean lines all around, lengthening the leg.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The study, however, didn’t attribute the lengthening delays to flaws in the single-payer system, but rather to the increasing complexity of cancer care and changes in hospital practices.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of lengthening
Verb
  • The movie explicitly positions this adaptation as expanding the source material’s examination of gender and class to include race.
    — Beandrea July, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Her accomplishments include spearheading Ulta Beauty’s TikTok Shop, expanding Ulta Beauty’s wellness offering and securing more exclusives.
    — WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of expanding
Verb
  • The mission was expected to last until 2008, but was extended twice, ultimately stretching through to September 2017.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • And after a few years of destination runway shows in locations stretching from Madrid to Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro, Herrera returned to New York City to celebrate its anniversary year.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of stretching
Verb
  • YouTube is having a breakthrough moment, in terms of legacy media opening its mind to what creators are capable of.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • That's the central question of an eye-opening new book, The Everywhere Millionaire, by two economists who have spent more than a decade researching the wealthiest Americans.
    — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of opening
Verb
  • Widening gap The gap between hyperscaler CDS and bank CDS has widened to around 60 basis points from roughly 0 since October of 2025, implying that hyperscaler credit risk is increasing on its own terms, Slok's research shows.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Economic growth has also been on solid footing, though an increasing share of it has been driven by red-hot spending on AI — some of which is now being propelled by credit.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • The event, unfolding in Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach complex, was one of the biggest Middle East film festivals at the time, and its demise sent shockwaves through the burgeoning Arab film industry.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • On the one hand, the film pays witness to all the authoritarian insanity unfolding at state houses around the country.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of unfolding
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“Outstretching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstretching. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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