outstretched 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of outstretchednext
as in extensive

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outstretched

2 of 2

verb

past tense of outstretch
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
  1. extensive
  2. extended
  3. elongated
  4. expanded
  5. far-reaching
  6. opened
  7. increased
  8. longish
Adjective
  • The communication breakdown often stems from uncertainties, including difficulty identifying the most suitable candidate, feeling overwhelmed by the extensive volume of applicants and experiencing internal hesitation about an individual's potential organizational fit.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Indeed, locals like former NBCUniversal executive Ron Meyer and Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio have extensive and irreplaceable collections.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of extensive
Verb
  • Firefighters battled a vehicle fire at a residence in Westport on Saturday that extended to the exterior of the garage.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The show morphed into a new show which extended the set list beyond those two albums.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of extended
Adjective
  • Another catchy song with elongated, ethereal harmonies that capture the temptation of infidelity.
    Bryan West, The Tennessean, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Worm lizards are well adapted for underground life, with elongated bodies, reduced or no limbs, rudimentary eyes and tough, ring-like scales.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of elongated
Verb
  • There’s a reason the NFL has expanded the league’s reach to Germany with multiple games played there the past couple of seasons and with more on the way in the future.
    Larry Holder, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In August, the Miami Herald reported that Florida’s voucher system, which was expanded in 2023 to cover families of all income levels, was beginning to affect per-pupil revenue in the state’s public school districts, affecting their ability to retain teachers and maintain school buildings.
    Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of expanded
Adjective
  • These missions have far-reaching impacts, supporting Internet coverage for consumers worldwide, launching payloads for NASA and the US military, and testing technology that will take humans back to the Moon and, someday, Mars. Are there really 10? ...
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
  • In recent years, the justices have often struck down federal regulations, usually on the grounds that Congress had not authorized such a far-reaching rule.
    David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of far-reaching
Verb
  • 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
  • Davis opened as a massive favorite at (-2000).
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of opened
Verb
  • 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
  • However, operating expenses increased, with selling, general, and administrative costs rising 19%.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of increased
Adjective
  • 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
  • The Goons had expensive vehicles and no curfews and longish hair that hung in their eyes.
    Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024
Definition of longish
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