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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The sweet satirical soupçon, now at the Nederlander Theatre, extends Apple TV’s tribute to the optimistic pleasures of the art form to its mother source.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026 -
The impact of the cold snap extends beyond home gardens.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The deal also expands surveillance capabilities through drones, helicopters and electronic monitoring to better prevent crossing attempts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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These rubbery, firm nodules are called keloids, which are poorly understood skin growths that result from wound healing that goes awry and expands beyond the borders of the original wound.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 Seeing things differently today opens new possibilities for you.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 Seeing things differently today opens new possibilities for you.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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They might be deceived by other teams, undermined by their owner or surprised by the way the draft unfolds.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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The action follows an executive order issued last year directing federal agencies to begin the reclassification process, which typically unfolds over several years and involves scientific review, interagency coordination and rulemaking procedures.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Stretches (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretches%20%28out%29. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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