How to Use stretch in a Sentence

stretch

1 of 3 verb
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  • The baby stretched and yawned.
  • She stretched over us to open the window.
  • She stretched the canvas over the wooden frame.
  • She woke up and stretched her arms above her head.
  • A big banner was stretched across the doorway.
  • The elastic waistband of my pants won't stretch any more.
  • She stretched her hand toward him.
  • Don't yank on my sweater. You'll stretch it.
  • The T-shirt was stretched tight over his belly.
  • It's important to stretch before you exercise.
  • The crime scene stretched across a quarter mile, Dowdy said.
    — John Bacon, USA TODAY, 17 May 2023
  • Years of budget cuts have left them stretched and not up to the task.
    — Mark Landler, New York Times, 16 July 2023
  • The cool trend stretches through the work week through Thursday.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Dixon’s stop gave the lead of the race back to Lundgaard, who stretched his gap on Palou to 11.7 seconds by the end.
    — Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 16 July 2023
  • There was no way to miss the snake, which Elfenbein said stretched out almost the length of the road.
    — Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Take a brisk walk and stretch your hips out during lunch.
    — Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 1 Jan. 2024
  • There’s no footwell in the center, which means kids have to sit with their feet stretched out.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The 1974 storm stretched all the way from Alabama up to Canada.
    — Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2023
  • At the top, the crystal blue of the Pacific stretches out for miles.
    — Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Wong jumped Cole for a two-run homer in the fourth inning, stretching the Sox’ lead to 6-0.
    — Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The Saints stretched the lead to two scores again, going 83 yards on eight plays with five plays of at least 11 yards.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2023
  • After the Aces went cold in the third quarter, the Liberty stretched their lead.
    — Emma Carmichael, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2023
  • This porch swing is spacious, so feel free to stretch your legs out or lie down.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Roll and stretch each portion into a 30-inch-long rope.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2024
  • First, the two front legs were made fast to the frame, then the two hind legs were stretched almost to the limit and tied to the opposite end of the frame.
    — Outdoor Life, 23 Nov. 2023
  • The blackouts tend to last for a few days, though they’re often renewed, and some stretch on for months.
    — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Next door, at Pick-Up-Stix and the other food court restaurants, lines stretched out towards the gates.
    — Brittanie Shey, Chron, 16 May 2023
  • By Thursday night, the rain will stretch from Illinois to Virginia.
    — Max Golembo, ABC News, 25 Jan. 2024
  • But to that list, a lot of us would add the ritual, stretching past 50 years now, of Bruce Springsteen in concert.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Elastane, the thread that gives stretch jeans their stretchiness, will curl and then collapse when compromised too much.
    — Jane Herman, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
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stretch

2 of 3 noun
  • I can feel the stretch in the back of my legs.
  • These are good stretches for your leg muscles.
  • I always spend a few minutes doing stretches before I exercise.
  • Braid has little to no stretch in the line, and this helps bury the hook into the mouth of the fish.
    — Mark Modoski, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • This week could see a few of those stretches come to an end.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2023
  • The four-way stretch spandex works in the back of the knee to promote a comfortable flex.
    — Jack Byram, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Check out the slideshow above for those and more stories on a rough stretch for Apple.
    — Quartz Staff, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Philly committed five turnovers in the 28-3 Celtic stretch.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 May 2023
  • This pair has a snug fit through the hips and thighs, which is made more comfortable with the soft stretch.
    — Paula Lee, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2024
  • That doesn't bode well for a final stretch of the season when the Mariners' final 10 games are against the Astros and Rangers.
    — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2023
  • But the book’s final stretch is also the story of how Reed mellowed.
    — Jeremy Lybarger, The New Republic, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The sheer tights won the award for best stretch, thanks to their thin and silky material, which gives the legs a pretty sheen.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
  • It’s also set along a five-mile stretch of pristine, white-sand beach.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The next day, our route took us through a four-mile stretch of sand that was impossible to ride on.
    — Olivia Treynor, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Instead, find the nearest stretch of shore, and prepare to post up for the day with a cooler full of snacks and drinks and a good book.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2023
  • There’s a bit of spandex in the fabric that gives them a soft feel but, more important, a nice stretch.
    — Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2023
  • This heat wave isn’t expected to last five days, but may see a long stretch of temps at least near 95.
    — oregonlive, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The win capped a friendly stretch in the schedule where the Lakers played 11 of 12 games at Crypto.com Arena and only left the state once (to play in Utah).
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The wait for City Girls’ new album is almost over, and this new snippet is sure to carry us through the home stretch.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2023
  • During this stretch, a map of the world’s largest things and other roadside attractions helped guide the way.
    — Paul Nicolaus, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Then again, describing the Caterham as a modern car is a stretch.
    — Larry Webster, Car and Driver, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The final one-third of the pier has been closed for about 1 1/2 months, said a co-owner of the Crystal Pier cottages, which sit atop a large stretch of the pier.
    — Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2023
  • The final turn, a left on Kearny Street, takes the parade down a long stretch into Chinatown.
    — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Bello may be young, but the Red Sox are not afraid to use him for extended stretches.
    — Andrew Birkle, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2023
  • The oil helps skin stretch gently while leaving it nourished, firm, and elastic.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Left alone, on a level stretch of pavement, the car can maintain its balance.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 1 Nov. 2023
  • That’s because the loungewear is made with soft spacer fabric that offers four-way stretch.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The Clippers’ recent five games-in-seven days stretch left them beaten in three of the games and bruised everywhere else.
    — Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
  • This leads to a period of partial or full darkness on a narrow stretch of Earth.
    — Joel Shannon, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The contest, originally scheduled for Aug. 31, will begin a stretch of four home games to open the season for the Tigers.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024
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stretch

3 of 3 adjective
  • The stretch-fit top hugs your calves to keep the heat in.
    — Outdoor Life, 22 Feb. 2021
  • Before the launch, the HR team set a stretch goal of 50%.
    — David Rock, Forbes, 20 May 2021
  • The same is the case if Beckham signs for the stretch run of the season.
    — Dallas News, 28 Nov. 2022
  • But the shots had not been falling down the stretch run of the season.
    — Mike Rodak | [email protected], al, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Wohler returns just in time for the stretch run of the Big Ten season.
    — Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2022
  • The Calvert Cliffs where the fossil was found stretch 35 miles along the coast of Maryland.
    — New York Times, 4 Feb. 2022
  • Matt's jeans must be made of some kind of stretch fabric, right?
    — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2021
  • The masks come in a pack of three, are designed with stretch ear loops and have a tight fit that conforms to the.
    — Zoe Malin, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2021
  • The peaks are all over 8,000 meter high and stretch across both the Himalayan and the Karakoram ranges of Asia.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 23 July 2022
  • For Rice, Sam Yono took a stretch pass and was all alone for a breakaway, but shot wide.
    — Brad Emons, Detroit Free Press, 27 Mar. 2021
  • Williams joins a team hoping to make a stretch run at a playoff berth.
    — Mark Inabinett | [email protected], al, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Slow is the key, as faster movements can trigger the stretch reflex.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 17 Feb. 2022
  • Teams have until 3:00 PM Eastern time to make their last moves for the stretch run of the season.
    — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2022
  • In fact, there's even a four-way stretch version that feels like sweatpants.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 7 Dec. 2022
  • The stretch run of the season isn’t a referendum for Fields and his future.
    — Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 11 Dec. 2021
  • The sign out front is easily blocked when a stretch limo stops by to drop off patrons.
    — Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2021
  • The stretch-fit top lining keeps the boots snug to your calves to keep the frigid air out, and the pull-tab on the back makes these mid-height boots easy to get on and off.
    — Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Two screens, the center one touch sensitive, stretch in front of the driver.
    — Jens Meiners, Car and Driver, 10 Jan. 2022
  • Some fabrics have less stretch than others and will fit tighter, such as 100% polyester.
    — Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022
  • Along the inside Cyberknife found a clear path in mid-stretch while Taiba went four wide.
    — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2022
  • More than 1,000 miles stretch between its farthest west-to-east points.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 21 Mar. 2022
  • To get the look, stretch cobwebs to somewhat cover the door and secure them with masking tape.
    — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022
  • Is there scarring from a stretch run that spiraled out of control?
    — Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022
  • This ultra-stretch quarter-zip pullover leaves room to move, volley, and slice.
    — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 8 June 2022
  • That said, the Volvo's back seat lacks the grandiose luxury typical of a stretch job.
    — Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 23 Mar. 2022
  • Its made of a mid-weight, non-stretch cotton denim and comes in a versatile light gray wash.
    — Nicola Fumo, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2021
  • Rose said his company in Queens used to have four stretch limos in a fleet of about 30 vehicles.
    — Jesus Jiménez, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Apr. 2023
  • But Sunday’s feature went to turf king Rispoli, who borrowed a page from Prat’s book with a strong stretch kick.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2021
  • What’s Great About It These affordable sheets come with a stretch panel on each corner that hugs the mattress.
    — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The brand names this fit the Federal, and makes the jeans in stretch denim that will retain its shape wear after wear while ensuring the fabric moves with your legs.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2023

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