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
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  • The executive noted that at many busy airports, there is no room for building new terminals and hangars or extending ramp space, making acquisitions the only way to gain entry.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The 5-star LSU commitment answered 11 questions below ranging from extending Stephenson’s NFL legacy to his hidden talent.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of extending
Verb
  • The Philadelphia Phillies entered the trade deadline widely expected to pursue a significant upgrade, with much of the speculation centered on adding a right-handed outfielder capable of lengthening the lineup beyond the infield staples.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Most formulas offer the same benefits as the very best mascaras—increasing volume and density, lengthening and separating lashes, etc—and deliver results just as effectively.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of lengthening
Verb
  • Both companies say that weight-loss pills are expanding the market, rather than being bought only by people who'd already used the more expensive injectables.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Aid workers say the outbreak continues to outpace response that's been expanding across the five provinces affected.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of expanding
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  • The Pro Bowl running back participated in the early walk-through session and team stretching period before moving to the sideline to work with trainers.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Due to this, a few individuals find stretching the lid to fit over the container to be occasionally challenging.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of stretching
Verb
  • There is no indication yet that any deal will include opening the Red Sea route.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Earn more interest on your money by opening a high-rate CD account here.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of opening
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  • The latest revelations about Welch come as the speaker on Wednesday made the rounds of several media outlets in an effort to shore up support for his leadership amid increasing scrutiny.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Medina Diaz ran on increasing public education funding, strengthening the school system, improving aging infrastructure and raising the state minimum wage to $16.
    — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • Scattered throughout are 17 suites unfolding across the hillside in clusters of ancient stone farmhouses.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Poor welfare for frontline workers has been a key source of concern in the outbreak, the second-largest in history unfolding in one of Congo’s most remote and vulnerable areas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfolding
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“Outstretching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstretching. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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