stretch (out)

as in to expand
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area you can't stretch out your legs to the point where you're blocking the aisle

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Verb
  • Currently, Ryan is expanding his expertise by working toward becoming a licensed nutritionist, adding a well-rounded dimension to his fitness programs.
    William Jones, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The stadium, set to open in 2027, is being built to expand to MLS requirements needed for a Republic FC jump from the USL to the top-tier soccer league.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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  • The Buckeyes extended their record of being ranked in the preseason to 72 years.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • These two bars, one on each side of the frame, link the down tube to the seat tube and extend to form part of the rear triangle.
    JOHN TIMMER, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2025
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  • Gather made its Bay View debut Aug. 12 and will be opening in the Falls Aug. 13.
    Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Additionally, the reservoir expansion plan is expected to open the canal to 15 more transits per day.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Bigger Inner Screen With Almost No Crease The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 features a 6.9-inch display when unfolded, which has slimmer bezels to reach the bigger screen size.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • At the same time, though, the impact across the industry may take time to unfold.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Stretch (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretch%20%28out%29. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.

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