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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretch (out)
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However, as has been the case with other annual shopping events, retailers expanded the promotional period to start May 13, a week earlier than in 2024, before ending June 18.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
20 June 2025 -
Last year, his position expanded to include chief franchise officer.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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The shift extends beyond just remote work opportunities.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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Waymo’s robotaxi rollout extends beyond its Uber partnership.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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The offshore yuan was little changed on the news and China’s equity futures were yet to open.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Coming off seven seasons of Netflix’s Drive to Survive — a pandemic-era hit that has increased the sport’s American fan base — and an Apple/Warner Bros. film tracking to open domestically to as much as $50 million, F1, Domenicali believes, is finally ready to make good on an American conquest.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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From backyard games in West Columbia to draft night glory, Cam’s story unfolds across six episodes filled with raw emotion, defining moments, and behind-the-scenes access.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
16 June 2025
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The fragrance then unfolds into a radiant heart of Lavandin, Mahonial®, and Rosyfolia®, to encapsulate sunshine in an endless summer.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Stretch (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretch%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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