outstretches

verb

present tense third-person singular of outstretch
1
as in extends
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 lengthens
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 outstretches
  1. extends
  2. lengthens
  3. expands
  4. stretches
  5. opens
  6. increases
Verb
  • The root ball boundary or the outer edge of the soil-and-root mass typically extends from the main stem to just beyond the edge of the foliage.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • Of course, Oaxaca's appeal also extends beyond the plate, with colorful colonial architecture, bustling markets, centuries-old churches, and a flourishing art scene.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of extends
Verb
  • Whether they’re kitten-heeled or a tall pump, this shoe design lengthens the leg, offsetting the Bermuda shorts to create a streamlined silhouette.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026
  • These Levi’s 314 Shaping Straight Jeans and Classic Straight Jeans, for example, have an elongating silhouette that lengthens the legs.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 30 June 2026
Definition of lengthens
Verb
  • As the sun expands, gravitational tides act like a subtle brake, slowly draining Earth's orbital energy and pulling the planet inward.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026
  • The package expands the Air Force’s layered defenses against small unmanned aircraft.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Definition of expands
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  • With a history that stretches back to 1221, this is considered the world’s oldest pharmacy, where Dominican friars produced medicinal tinctures and perfumes.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • The rivalry between the neighboring nations stretches back over 100 years on the pitch without ever being one that has slipped into hatred.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of stretches
Verb
  • Episode three opens with Daemon and Caraxes, flanked by Ulf on Silverwing and Hugh on Vermithor, meeting Lord Ormund Hightower’s host in an open field.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • On Sundays, Kenyon opens the gates of his homestead to kids from Cherbourg, and anyone else who wants to ride bulls.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of opens
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  • Airport officials say the new design increases the distance between the terminal and the nearest runway, currently as little as 257 feet, soon to be about 880 feet, bringing the airport into compliance with FAA standards.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Firejet production also increases Beyond collaborative combat aircraft, the expansion will increase production of Kratos’ Firejet family of aerial target systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Definition of increases
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“Outstretches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstretches. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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