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 585-acre neighborhood contains 5 million square feet of office space, including 250,000 square feet of medical offices where John Muir Health has been expanding.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
The mission won't just hunt for aliens, but rather explore these habitable planets and their atmospheres, expanding our understanding of other worlds while also being used for a variety of astronomical purposes.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of expanding

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States like Montana, North Dakota, and Minnesota are prime viewing locations for a G1 storm, with a G2 potentially extending visibility to states further south, including Oregon and New York.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Despite its streamlined simplicity and modest spec, the Lightcamp is ultimately a more comprehensive conversion than the typical camper kit, extending into permanent base van modification.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2026

Definition of extending

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Tuesday’s series-opening win over the White Sox, coupled with an Orioles loss, moved Boston out of the American League East cellar and up to fourth place.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
Today both an official opening press conference and the opening ceremony signaled the arrival of the Esports World Cup in Paris, even if the in-game action had started last week.

— Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of opening

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America250 is behind the ball drops unfolding in many cities, including New York, and will host a concert in Los Angeles on Saturday.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Related Stories The play centers on Helen’s homecoming following a war waged over her, unfolding on the first uneasy night of peace.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026

Definition of unfolding

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