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as in expansion
a wide space or area
a narrow stretch of beach below the cliffs
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as in space
an indefinite but usually short period of time
there was a cardinal at our bird feeder for a short stretch last spring
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as in distance
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
the longest stretch of the drive without any place to get gas
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as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
it was stretching the truth to say she'd been in the movies: she was once an extra whose scene was cut in the final version
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as in to lengthen
to make longer
the time it would take to fix the car got stretched from three hours to two days when the part we needed had to be ordered
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as in to try
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
your whining is stretching my patience to the limit
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as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
stretch fabrics that don't wrinkle or sag
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Recent Examples of stretch
Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Throughout the video, recurring images of exotic flowers interrupt long stretches of darkness.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Because your stomach stretches, moves, and flexes more than other areas, Ellis notes, navel piercings can be more prone to irritation than other piercings and can have a longer healing process.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 10 Feb. 2025
More inventive styles like the Nela, a second-skin knee-high boot featuring stretch leather and a harness detail that wraps around the ankle, only go up to 11.
—Mikelle Street, Them, 26 Nov. 2024
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Noun
During a recent visit to the site of the leak — a half-block stretch of Bruner Ave.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Throughout the video, recurring images of exotic flowers interrupt long stretches of darkness.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
That Add Value To The Certificate Program Assignments should stretch learners and not just restate the material.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Because your stomach stretches, moves, and flexes more than other areas, Ellis notes, navel piercings can be more prone to irritation than other piercings and can have a longer healing process.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
A lot of jeans are made with a bit of elastane to give it stretch, but that will just not give you this kind of fit and drape.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 10 Feb. 2025
More inventive styles like the Nela, a second-skin knee-high boot featuring stretch leather and a harness detail that wraps around the ankle, only go up to 11.
—Mikelle Street, Them, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretch
Noun
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These acres include an expansion of the famed Cathedral Pines Preserve, which hosts some of the last remaining old forest in the state, and the Trinity Forest Preserve.—
Shelley Harms,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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Companies like Aldi, JD Sports (JD), and Burlington Stores (BURL) are leading the way with new expansions in 2025.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Families will also witness how Peppa and George make space for their little sibling.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
2 Apr. 2025
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It’s been quite the experience to bring mindfulness and meditation into this space.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There are many situations and conditions within the health spectrum.—
Sharron van der Meulen,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The case for greater parity If Auriemma’s prediction is on one end of the spectrum, Chiney Ogwumike’s thoughts are closer to the other.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Resistant to technology that can read credit card information from a distance, the new Nordstrom arrival is more than just a safety measure.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In his annual pre-Masters press conference, Ridley pointed out that the R&A and USGA have been working on the distance issue for two years.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The physical comedy is top-tier — especially when Cumming leans into his lanky goofiness and Hodgson exaggerates Montagu's buffoonish nature.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Her backers — who include Lamont, Attorney General William Tong and the chairmen of PURA’s legislative oversight committee — claim the utilities are exaggerating their financial problems and that Gillett is holding them to account for their spending.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
Verb
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The bright yellow tube is designed to lengthen and lift, while featuring an oversized grip and shortened wand for comfy, full-control application.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Yes or No that simply adds a result, which will lengthen the odds.—
Sam Tighe,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Moving forward, is Levantine trying to lean more into commercially viable projects or awards films?—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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But Musk’s involvement in Wisconsin also became a rallying point for liberals and Democrats who accused him of trying to buy an election.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Stretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretch. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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