stretches (out)

verb

Definition of stretches (out)next
present tense third-person singular of stretch (out)
as in extends
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretches (out)
  1. extends
  2. expands
  3. opens
  4. unfolds
Verb
  • This pattern of transformation extends across sectors.
    Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This clustering of female influence extends powerfully into global finance and policy.
    Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of extends
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  • When looking at all of the weekly rankings in their home country, the band’s list of champions expands significantly, and due to occasional re-releases, the rockers continue to add to their historic count from time to time.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ares, which is already invested in MLS franchise Inter Miami, expands into NFL ownership.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of expands
Verb
  • Unfortunately, this opens another can of worms.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In each area like Vatican City, one mission begets another, and then another, as unlocking the map and gaining money to purchases tourist pamphlets opens even more to do, with dozens of relics, books, and junk to collect as side quests.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of opens
Verb
  • As this all unfolds in court, the people are talking.
    Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As the trial unfolds — and with Geel (actress Francisca Lewin) in a comfortable private cell — Mercedes gains access to Geel’s elegant apartment and expensive wardrobe.
    Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of unfolds
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“Stretches (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretches%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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