STRETCHED (OUT) Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

stretched (out)

verb

past tense of stretch (out)

as in expanded

to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area you can't stretch out your legs to the point where you're blocking the aisle

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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
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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“Stretched (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretched%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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