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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  1. extends
  2. expands
  3. opens
  4. unfolds
Verb
  • Applegate’s willingness to share her experience has brought attention to an issue that extends far beyond any one person’s diagnosis.
    — Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But the versatility of the color doesn’t end with clothes; the beauty of camel extends to accessories, making even the smallest details feel luxe.
    — InStyle, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of extends
Verb
  • This is becoming especially important as the AI economy expands.
    — H.E. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Larger aircraft expands capacity The 737-10 typically seats between 185 and 210 passengers in a two-class configuration, although its maximum seating capacity reaches 230.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of expands
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  • Tao Okamoto, meanwhile, lends a gentle intensity to Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s All of a Sudden, which opens in theaters on November 25.
    — Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The 3,230-square-foot space, which opens on Saturday, spans two floors with the ground level meant to resemble a living room.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of opens
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  • The Day unfolds across a single day, as police stumble across a bank robbery mid-heist, and the criminals barricade themselves inside.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Philippe said the costume helps convey the character's emotional journey as the story unfolds.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of unfolds
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