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
  • Crane hired Brown, in part, for his extensive experience in player evaluation.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Former President Barack Obama faced extensive criticism for not pursuing a more active intervention following the 2013 chemical weapons attack widely attributed to the Assad regime in eastern Ghouta, just outside Damascus.
    Chad de Guzman, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of extensive
Verb
  • The Franklin fire had extended to nearly 4,000 acres and was just 7% contained Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • An expensive proposition Experts say the UnitedHealthcare killing made clear that the security blanket that protects many top CEOs should be extended to their lieutenants.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of extended
Adjective
  • 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
  • The Gothic romance casts a very elongated shadow of influence over many, many books.
    Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2024
Definition of elongated
Verb
  • Under his leadership, Forbes has diversified its revenue, expanded the business into new categories including ecommerce and global real estate, and built a successful business strategy that nurtures journalistic excellence and supports a robust and professional newsroom.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The franchise has since expanded its WNBA content, with A'ja Wilson making history as the first WNBA global cover athlete for NBA 2K25, and entering the game with an unprecedented 99 overall rating.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of expanded
Adjective
  • The loss of pollinators like the monarch could have far-reaching consequences for ecosystems and the people who rely on them.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Trump administration’s immigration policies could have far-reaching effects in New York, and advocacy organizations are planning to rally outside City Hall Thursday in protest of the meeting.
    Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of far-reaching
Verb
  • Zara has trailed the café concept in Dubai, opened in November 2023, as well as Paris and Lisbon.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With a simple, single API, the bond world is opened.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of opened
Verb
  • Under Phillip’s leadership, Forbes’ Live events revenue increased 40% over the past two years and Forbes’ sales team delivered outstanding results, including more than 20 seven-figure advertising partnerships this year.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Many people have a significant imbalance of omega-6 to omega-3 in their bodies — a November 2015 study found levels of linoleic acid have increased by 136% in the fat tissue of Americans over the past half century.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of increased
Adjective
  • The Goons had expensive vehicles and no curfews and longish hair that hung in their eyes.
    Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024
  • Christopher Andersen, author of multiple royal biographies thinks Charles could still enjoy a longish reign given his parents' longevity.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024
Definition of longish
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