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stretching

ADJECTIVE
expansive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
extensive far-reaching inclusive wide-ranging
WEAK
all-embracing ample big dilatant elastic expanding expansile great large scopic scopious thorough unrepressed unsuppressed voluminous wide widespread
Antonyms
STRONGEST
narrow
WEAK
limited quiet reserved silent
ADJECTIVE
extending
Synonyms
STRONG
approaching continuing lengthening ranging spanning spreading
WEAK
continual continuous endless going on perpetual
ADJECTIVE
growing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
burgeoning developing expanding flourishing spreading thriving viable
STRONG
amplifying animate augmenting budding crescent dilating enlarging fructifying germinating living maturing mushrooming pullulating sprouting swelling waxing
WEAK
crescive
Antonyms
STRONGEST
failing languishing
STRONG
dead dying shrinking
WEAK
lessening withering
ADJECTIVE
long
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deep great high lengthy protracted tall
STRONG
continued elongate elongated enduring enlarged expanded lasting lengthened lingering prolonged running stretch stretched sustained towering
WEAK
distant drawn-out extensive far-off far-reaching faraway gangling lanky lofty longish outstretched rangy remote spread-out spun out stringy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
low short small
WEAK
abbreviated abridged ephemeral evanescent fleeting
ADJECTIVE
overlong
Synonyms
WEAK
continued deep distant dragging drawn-out elongate elongated enduring enlarged expanded extensive far-off far-reaching faraway gangling great high lanky lasting lengthened lengthy lingering lofty long-drawn-out longish outstretched prolonged protracted rangy remote running spread-out spun out stretch stretched stringy sustained tall towering
ADJECTIVE
protracted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continued drawn-out enduring extensive lengthy lingering sustained
STRONG
dragging elongate elongated enlarged expanded lasting lengthened prolonged running stretch stretched towering
WEAK
deep distant far-off far-reaching faraway gangling great high lanky lofty long-drawn-out longish outstretched overlong rangy remote spread-out spun out stringy tall
ADJECTIVE
protractile
Synonyms
WEAK
approaching continual continuing continuous endless expansible expansile extendible extensile going on lengthening perpetual ranging spanning spreading stretch stretchable
ADJECTIVE
reaching
Synonyms
STRONG
extending grasping lunging straining touching
WEAK
feeling for making for outstretching
ADJECTIVE
reaching
Synonyms
STRONG
embracing encompassing joining meeting spanning touching
WEAK
ending at going up to spreading to
ADJECTIVE
rubber
Synonyms
STRONGEST
soft
WEAK
bouncy buoyant ductile flexible lively resilient rubbery stretchable stretchy
NOUN
amplification
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elaboration
STRONG
addition augmentation boost buildup deepening development enlargement exaggeration expansion expatiation extension intensification lengthening magnification padding raising strengthening widening
WEAK
boosting fleshing out heightening supplementing upping
Antonyms
STRONG
abridgment compression decrease lessening reduction shrinkage
WEAK
abridgement condensation contraction shortening
NOUN
elongation
Synonyms
STRONG
continuation expansion lengthening prolongation protraction
WEAK
prolonging
NOUN
extension
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delay development expansion increase postponement
STRONG
addendum addition adjunct amplification annex appendage appendix arm augmentation branch broadening compass dilatation distension elongation extent lengthening orbit production prolongation protraction purview radius reach scope span spread stretch supplement sweep widening wing
WEAK
continuing drawing out spreading out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decrease
STRONG
base body lessening shortening subtraction
WEAK
abbreviation abridgment compression contraction curtailment reduction
NOUN
growth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance advancement expansion gain hike improvement increase production prosperity rise success surge
STRONG
aggrandizement augmentation boost buildup crop cultivation enlargement evolution extension flowering germination maturation multiplication produce proliferation sprouting swell thickening unfolding vegetation waxing widening
WEAK
beefing up evolvement fleshing out heightening maturing up upping
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decline decrease failure halt loss stagnation stop worsening
STRONG
abridgment compression destruction reduction
WEAK
abatement diminishment lessening underdevelopment
NOUN
prolongation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continuation
STRONG
addendum addition adjunct amplification annex augmentation broadening compass delay development dilatation distension elongation expansion extent increase lengthening postponement protraction radius reach scope span spread stretch supplement sweep widening
WEAK
drawing out spreading out
Antonyms
STRONG
decrease lessening shortening shrinkage stagnation subtraction
NOUN
protraction
Synonyms
STRONG
addendum addition adjunct amplification annex appendix augmentation broadening continuation delay development dilatation distension elongation expansion extension increase lengthening postponement prolongation reach scope span spread stretch supplement widening
WEAK
drawing out spreading out
Antonyms
STRONG
base body decrease lessening loss shortening shrinkage stagnation subtraction
NOUN
tension
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pressure strain stress
STRONG
balance constriction force rigidity stiffness straining tautness tenseness tensity
WEAK
astriction
Antonyms
WEAK
calmness contentedness ease limpness looseness peace relaxation slack

Example Sentences

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Some examples: Stretching for a higher home price based on quick appreciation, using a large adjustable mortgage to fund renovations, buying a vacation or rental property, or financing extra vehicles that strain cash flow.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Stretching east to west from the North Sea to the Irish Sea, Hadrian's Wall featured a series of forts and towers placed at regular intervals.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2025

Stretching it out could give the U.S. time to act, but failing to eliminate key capabilities could imperil the invasion’s next steps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

Stretching for less than a mile in length, the Radical Road packs a lot in when it comes to rich history and stunning views of Scotland's capital.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

Stretching as far as I can see are double rows of shiny barbed wire fixed to tall metal posts.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell