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as in expansion
a wide space or area
a narrow stretch of beach below the cliffs
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as in space
an indefinite but usually short period of time
there was a cardinal at our bird feeder for a short stretch last spring
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as in distance
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
the longest stretch of the drive without any place to get gas
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as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
it was stretching the truth to say she'd been in the movies: she was once an extra whose scene was cut in the final version
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as in to lengthen
to make longer
the time it would take to fix the car got stretched from three hours to two days when the part we needed had to be ordered
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as in to try
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
your whining is stretching my patience to the limit
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as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
stretch fabrics that don't wrinkle or sag
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Recent Examples of stretch
David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Truth be told, the final stretches of sentimentality might’ve been a bit much, if Gaga hadn’t earned the right to get lovey-dovey with us by being such a scary goofball earlier on.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Because your stomach stretches, moves, and flexes more than other areas, Ellis notes, navel piercings can be more prone to irritation than other piercings and can have a longer healing process.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
A lot of jeans are made with a bit of elastane to give it stretch, but that will just not give you this kind of fit and drape.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noun
After a strong stretch, Brighton has failed to pick up a win in four straight matches, making this a get-right spot for the club.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Truth be told, the final stretches of sentimentality might’ve been a bit much, if Gaga hadn’t earned the right to get lovey-dovey with us by being such a scary goofball earlier on.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
That Add Value To The Certificate Program Assignments should stretch learners and not just restate the material.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Because your stomach stretches, moves, and flexes more than other areas, Ellis notes, navel piercings can be more prone to irritation than other piercings and can have a longer healing process.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Among the women’s looks featured are the new relaxed trouser, the body contour collection of tops, and 50/50 rigid stretch jeans (with a rigid-front and stretch-back design).
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
A lot of jeans are made with a bit of elastane to give it stretch, but that will just not give you this kind of fit and drape.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretch
Noun
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The funds will be used to bankroll the expansion of the flagship FPSO business as well as a growing green energy portfolio under Yinson Renewables, a subsidiary that has solar and wind power projects in multiple countries.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Such levels of import duties are expected to dent China’s exports and knock several percentage points off the economy’s expansion this year.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The space offered guests a moment to recharge and refresh as performances took place.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The flight lasted around 11 minutes, according to the company. 16:31 Blue Origin's all-female crew, which included pop star Katy Perry, completed their trip into space Monday morning.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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On one end of the spectrum, institutional investors are dismayed at the company’s pullback from its ambitious climate targets.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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On the other end of the spectrum, those who majored in education earn less than a 6% median ROI.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Resistant to technology that can read credit card information from a distance, the new Nordstrom arrival is more than just a safety measure.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In his annual pre-Masters press conference, Ridley pointed out that the R&A and USGA have been working on the distance issue for two years.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Forty-one percent of respondents said news outlets generally exaggerate the seriousness of global warming, which is up from 37% in 2024.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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This response is exaggerated in Raynaud's syndrome.—
Anju Goel,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
Verb
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Moreover, working the long head emphasizes the eccentric portion of a move—the part when the muscle is lengthening under load—which is a more effective way to improve strength, power, and speed performance compared to traditional resistance training, according to research.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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Chronic pessimism damages your attitude and your telomeres—the protective tips at the end of chromosomes, shortened by negative thoughts and lengthened by positive thoughts.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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One of the deputies seen rushing to the man’s side grabs his hand and tries to pull him free.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Paramount Global is trying to merge with Skydance Media.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Stretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretch. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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