outstretching

verb

Definition of outstretchingnext
present participle of outstretch
1
as in extending
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 lengthening
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 outstretching
  1. extending
  2. lengthening
  3. expanding
  4. opening
  5. increasing
  6. unfolding
Verb
  • Lawmaker requests include extending a form of humanitarian relief known as Temporary Protected Status and making more immigrants eligible for it, expediting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals and getting a resolution for individuals with pending asylum cases.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The 14-9 Warriors are expected to be particularly aggressive in looking to add talent alongside 36-year-old superstar point guard Stephen Curry, with an eye towards extending the four-time champion's title window.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of extending
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  • Some of the luxury highlights include a mini nude palette from Urban Decay and Lancôme's lash-lengthening mascara.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
  • In my experience, any stretches that involve twisting or lengthening your body are most effective.
    Dana Santas, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of lengthening
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  • The global live music market is expanding at a rate of 17% annually, and is projected to grow by another $36 billion by 2028, according to a recent report from market research firm Technavio.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The rankings, based on page views from IMDb’s 250 million monthly visitors, showcase the expanding reach of Indian content across genres and languages.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of expanding
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  • Ready to live the American Dream, the couple - who had always aspired to become business owners - made the bold decision to invest in a small property, opening a small deli in 1992.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • New restaurants are seen opening in 2025 and Brixmor expects to complete the project in 2026.
    David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of opening
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  • Jones repeatedly called the shooting that killed 20 children and six educators a hoax staged by actors and aimed at increasing gun control.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This not only enhances the relevancy of the ad for the buyer but also is more likely to drive conversions, increasing revenue while lowering costs.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of increasing
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  • The directors choose to play many scenes on her face, capturing her reactions to whatever’s unfolding in copious close-ups.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The Biden administration has watched the unfolding chaos with caution, voicing neutrality.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of unfolding
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“Outstretching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstretching. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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