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as in expansion
a wide space or area
a narrow stretch of beach below the cliffs
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as in space
an indefinite but usually short period of time
there was a cardinal at our bird feeder for a short stretch last spring
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as in distance
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
the longest stretch of the drive without any place to get gas
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as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
it was stretching the truth to say she'd been in the movies: she was once an extra whose scene was cut in the final version
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as in to lengthen
to make longer
the time it would take to fix the car got stretched from three hours to two days when the part we needed had to be ordered
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as in to try
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
your whining is stretching my patience to the limit
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as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
stretch fabrics that don't wrinkle or sag
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Recent Examples of stretch
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The state Department of Transportation planned to add toll lanes to an 11-mile stretch of I-77 from uptown to the South Carolina state line, and local officials approved a public-private partnership to pay for it in 2024.
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Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
Dasha Litvinova,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The fair stretched on, plagued by bad weather, low attendance and bad reviews.
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Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Silk pieces come in relaxed, slinky silhouettes such as slip dresses and matching sets, cashmere silk helps sweaters and knits feel lightweight, cotton cashmere is for all the sporty-chic styles, and stretch linen adds an airy feel.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
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Dobrev’s choice also landed during a busy stretch for Manolo Blahnik.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The state Department of Transportation planned to add toll lanes to an 11-mile stretch of I-77 from uptown to the South Carolina state line, and local officials approved a public-private partnership to pay for it in 2024.
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Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
Verb
Almost daily long-range attacks on Russian oil facilities have created a fuel crisis and heaped political pressure on the Kremlin as its all-out invasion of Ukraine stretches into its fifth year.
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Dasha Litvinova,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The fair stretched on, plagued by bad weather, low attendance and bad reviews.
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Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Adjective
Now on sale for $60, the Levi’s Baggy Cinch Jeans are a slightly more casual wide-leg option that are still perfect for your summer travels with their breathable fit despite their non-stretch, 100 percent cotton construction.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Silk pieces come in relaxed, slinky silhouettes such as slip dresses and matching sets, cashmere silk helps sweaters and knits feel lightweight, cotton cashmere is for all the sporty-chic styles, and stretch linen adds an airy feel.
—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretch
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Continue reading … BENCH BRAWL — Democratic lawmaker calls for SCOTUS expansion, says GOP 'stole' seats.
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Depicting the rise and spectacular fall of an Anglo- and Euro-centric civilization, the series was originally presented as an allegorical warning about imperial expansion to the then-young nation.
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As adult influencers dominate online fashion culture, and tweens and teens see the same content as adults, there are fewer spaces for young people to develop styles of their own.
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Delta has bid for and appears to be the likely winner for control of two gates, the ticketing lobby and support space previously controlled by Spirit Airlines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Advertisements extending beyond traditional commercial breaks to include live presenter endorsements and real-time odds promotions have sparked a fresh wave of indignation, with politicians across the political spectrum calling for tighter controls.
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As the tactical data is already physically encoded within the light spectrum itself, there is no need for complex, heavy reconstruction algorithms.
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During a 2002 visitor survey, though, the majority of day-use visitors reported hiking 10 miles or less, and the most common distance hiked was 5 miles, Patterson reports.
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
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The four-time Olympian was not exaggerating.
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Many of the studies exaggerate the amount in human organs, the European officials concluded.
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Fire alarms sounded after a resident pulled the alarm, prompting crews to evacuate buildings as a precaution.
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Sorloth played high, facilitating Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard to rotate wide and pull deeper to get on the ball.
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These large-range movements keep your body moving through the stretch, shortening and lengthening your muscles.
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The hunting season has been lengthened by nearly two months, and there is no bag limit on does.
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Anthropic and the administration have been meeting to try and resolve the issue.
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Suited for layering, try this classic tee for weekends away or long vacations abroad.
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“Stretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretch. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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