stretch
verb (used with object)
to draw out or extend (oneself, a body, limbs, wings, etc.) to the full length or extent (often followed byout ).
stretches
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pluralof stretch.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof stretch (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
stretchverb (used with object)to draw out or extend (oneself, a body, limbs, wings, etc.) to the full length or extent (often followed byout ).
Example Sentences
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Zacharia spoke haltingly, read off notes for long stretches, took just three questions, and at one point said “my president” when she meant “my husband.”
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
Even—or perhaps especially—in his anguish, he never lets us in, as if his protectiveness toward Cora stretches to his audience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
They may be more open to going to the gym or physical therapy or doing at-home stretches — all proven ways to address back and knee pain.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
In addition to seeing the average teen user on ChatGPT for less than 15 minutes a day, OpenAI said that for longer stretches of use, automatic reminders to take a break work well.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Doc guided him into a sitting pose and they did some side stretches.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
