STRETCHES (OUT) Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

stretches (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of stretch (out)

as in extends

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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This approach extends capacity beyond what manufacturers could achieve through shrinking a flat arrangement of cells alone.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
That connection extends beyond their personal lives and into Curtis’ philanthropic work.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026

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As artificial intelligence capital expenditure expands, market attention extends beyond fundraising capacity and buyback sustainability to whether this investment cycle can persist, and how much volatility a slowdown might induce.

— , CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
More persistent cases may be treated with a procedure that expands the joint capsule or, less commonly, surgery.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 3 Nov. 2026

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The spa The Roman-style pool opens onto a terrace with panoramic views, while the tranquil spa blends marble, bamboo, and water features into a serene retreat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The platform opens Relex to external systems, agents, partners, and customer teams through APIs, plugins, and other open standards, letting organizations connect existing technology and build new capabilities without replacing what already works.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

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