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stretch (out)

verb

Definition of stretch (out)next
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)
  1. expand
  2. extend
  3. open
  4. unfold
Verb
  • Let collaboration expand the possibility without handing over ownership of it.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Novelis is expanding its portfolio of coated aluminum solutions for battery applications, targeting components including battery enclosures, casings and electrical connectors known as bus bars.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of expand
Verb
  • Mitchell also scored at least 20 points for the 25th consecutive game, extending her WNBA record.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • That dedication to a good night’s sleep also extended to the Cyrus family’s touring days.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of extend
Verb
  • The fish is barely breathing, though its mouth opens and closes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • SonoLux Montreal finally opened in late 2025, and was designed to be part hotel, part immersive art experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of open
Verb
  • More than 75 acres unfold around the house, with sweeping views of both the Berkshire and Taconic Mountains.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Never mind if anything that was unfolding on screen amounted to justice.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of unfold
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“Stretch (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretch%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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