STRETCHING (OUT) Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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The 585-acre neighborhood contains 5 million square feet of office space, including 250,000 square feet of medical offices where John Muir Health has been expanding.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
The mission won't just hunt for aliens, but rather explore these habitable planets and their atmospheres, expanding our understanding of other worlds while also being used for a variety of astronomical purposes.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of expanding

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Gilles Pélisson has been unanimously reelected as president of Unifrance for a second three-year term, extending his mandate at the helm of the French film and TV promotion body.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 July 2026
Advertisements extending beyond traditional commercial breaks to include live presenter endorsements and real-time odds promotions have sparked a fresh wave of indignation, with politicians across the political spectrum calling for tighter controls.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of extending

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The main level features a large great room framed by floor-to-ceiling glass and retractable doors opening directly to the terrace and lake.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Months after opening a $267 million replacement next door, Miami-Dade has struggled to find a buyer for the one built nearly 100 years ago.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Definition of opening

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America250 is behind the ball drops unfolding in many cities, including New York, and will host a concert in Los Angeles on Saturday.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Related Stories The play centers on Helen’s homecoming following a war waged over her, unfolding on the first uneasy night of peace.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026

Definition of unfolding

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