as in extensive
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1
as in extended
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
the dog had outstretched his legs and was lying across the width of the doorway
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2
as in lengthened
to make longer
having outstretched our lunch break beyond all reason, we reluctantly headed back to work
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstretched
Adjective
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Iryna has over 12 years of personal experience with counseling, in addition to taking part in an extensive AI course to further enhance her knowledge of the technology.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025 -
The administration recently eliminated 3,500 FDA jobs as part of extensive cuts in federal health workers’ ranks.—
Heather Vogell,
ProPublica,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Auburn extended the lead to 26 halfway through the second half, but that was when Gates made a change in his lineup, subbing in an entire five of nonstarters that included Marques Warrick.—
Grant Salsman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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At one point, Brooklyn’s residential footprint extended west of Illinois Route 3 to the river.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Despite looking and feeling like one elongated shot, the episode was actually filmed in four chunks since production could only shoot for about 90 minutes a day.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
26 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the shape of Earth's orbit can change slightly, from more elongated to less elongated (our average distance from the sun doesn't change).—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The number and types of voting members have been expanded to include more than 300 entertainment journalists from around the world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2025
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Every country in the world accepts these rules, which have been expanded several times in the years since.—
Hurst Hannum,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Now, America’s Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is commenting on the tariffs, and warning everyone that this is more far-reaching than a single, upcoming console.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Last Leaf, a collection from the Danish String Quartet, captivated the audience with its virtuosic music for violin, viola and cello, and the far-reaching sources reflected in its compositions.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Davis opened as a massive favorite at (-2000).—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the station, Ford purchased the 270,000-square-foot Book Depository next door, which opened in 2023 with the Newlab incubator.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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However, operating expenses increased, with selling, general, and administrative costs rising 19%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Kraven, as played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in longish hair and a beard but not much else that really distinguishes him (he’s ripped!—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2024
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The Goons had expensive vehicles and no curfews and longish hair that hung in their eyes.—
Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
21 June 2024
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“Outstretched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstretched. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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