STRETCHING (OUT) Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

stretching (out)

verb

present participle of stretch (out)

as in spreading (out)

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 practice is about expanding your field of vision before narrowing it.

— Angela C. Hill, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
But scientists can now tune proteins with surgical accuracy by expanding that toolkit with custom, synthetic building blocks.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of expanding

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The fight, Haro said, is about more than extending a lease or delaying an eviction.

— Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
On her feet were strappy, buckle-heavy platform sandals with oversize straps extending off the sides and wrapping around her ankles, with the highest strap wrapping around the tapered jeans.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

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Another sign of Purdy’s confidence and command came in Australia during the season-opening win against the Los Angeles Rams, when Purdy found receiver Demarcus Robinson for a 39-yard touchdown, San Francisco’s first of the season.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Provis is officially opening to the public this weekend, aiming to provide dark academia vibes and competition-level coffee to the area.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

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