Synonyms of stretching (out)

stretching (out)

verb

present participle of stretch (out)

as in spreading (out)

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spreading (out)
• flaring (out)
• expanding
• extending
• fanning (out)
• opening
• unfolding
• outspreading
• outstretching
• unfurling
• overspreading

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• closing
• contracting
• reducing
• folding
• compressing
• condensing
• compacting