Stretch
verb
To make longer or wider without breaking or tearing.
She stretched the elastic band until it nearly broke.
Often appears as...
- stretch one's legs
- stretch out
verb
To extend body or limbs.
He stretched his arms above his head in the morning.
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- stretch oneself
- stretch up to
verb
To last for a particular period of time.
The concert stretched into the early hours of the morning.
Often appears as...
- stretch into
- stretch from
noun
A continuous period of time.
He has been unemployed for a long stretch.
Often appears as...
- long stretch
- short stretch
verb
To spread resources to cover more than planned.
We will have to stretch the budget to afford the vacation.
Often appears as...
- stretch resources
- stretch budgets
noun
An expanse or distance.
There is a stretch of beach which is deserted.
Often appears as...
- stretch of land
- stretch of water
verb
To make longer or wider without breaking or tearing.
She stretched the elastic band until it nearly broke.
Often appears as...
- stretch one's legs
- stretch out
verb
To extend body or limbs.
He stretched his arms above his head in the morning.
Often appears as...
- stretch oneself
- stretch up to
verb
To last for a particular period of time.
The concert stretched into the early hours of the morning.
Often appears as...
- stretch into
- stretch from
noun
A continuous period of time.
He has been unemployed for a long stretch.
Often appears as...
- long stretch
- short stretch
verb
To spread resources to cover more than planned.
We will have to stretch the budget to afford the vacation.
Often appears as...
- stretch resources
- stretch budgets
noun
An expanse or distance.
There is a stretch of beach which is deserted.
Often appears as...
- stretch of land
- stretch of water
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Limit
Used when something reaches its maximum capacity to expand without damage.
Don't stretch the sweater too much, or it'll lose its shape.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Resilience
Metaphorically implies a challenge to one's adaptability or tolerance.
This job really stretches my patience at times.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Limit
Used when something reaches its maximum capacity to expand without damage.
Don't stretch the sweater too much, or it'll lose its shape.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Resilience
Metaphorically implies a challenge to one's adaptability or tolerance.
This job really stretches my patience at times.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Limit
Used when something reaches its maximum capacity to expand without damage.
Don't stretch the sweater too much, or it'll lose its shape.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Resilience
Metaphorically implies a challenge to one's adaptability or tolerance.
This job really stretches my patience at times.
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Chris Milk: How virtual...
So we're shooting in every direction. This is a camera system that we built that has 3D cameras that look in every direction and binaural microphones that face in every direction. We take this and we build, basically, a sphere of a world that you inhabit. So what I'm going to show you is not a view into the world, it's basically the whole world stretched into a rectangle.
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The science of stage...
has had millions of years more practice than you. Just before you go on stage, it's time to fight dirty and trick your brain. Stretch your arms up and breath deeply. This makes your hypothalamus trigger a relaxation response. Stage fright usually hits hardest right before a presentation, so take that last minute to stretch and breathe.
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Why do cats act so...
that helped ensure the continuation of her species for millions of years before. In the wild, cats needed sharp claws for climbing, hunting, and self-defense. Sharpening their claws on nearby surfaces kept them conditioned and ready, helped stretch their back and leg muscles,
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Can you solve the...
not wasting a single kiloliter of fuel. It also helps us to think symmetrically so they can make shorter trips in either direction while setting the professor up for a long unsupported stretch in the middle. Here's his solution. All three planes take off at noon flying west,
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Why do your knuckles...
But the reason it's important for knuckle cracking is that, like other fluids in your body, it contains lots of dissolved gas molecules. Knuckle-crackers know that to get that satisfying pop, you stretch the joint farther than it normally goes
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Bone Stretching PIPE...
and can take a year of recovery while bone stretching is performed elsewhere in the world it has taken hold here in China in a nation of a billion people competing for jobs and for each other height has become a critical condition
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The dark side of...
thousands upon thousands of boxes of games school supplies and toys and clothing that's an amazing outpouring of love and respect but the logistical challenge that that caused stretched town
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5 tips to improve your...
Every day, a sea of decisions stretches before us. Some are small and unimportant, but others have a larger impact on our lives. For example, which politician should I vote for?
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A brief history of goths...
have in common with ancient barbarians? Not much. So why are both known as goths? Is it a weird coincidence or a deeper connection stretching across the centuries?
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
trapped and completely helpless held by each leg the queen is on the rack first stretched then dismembered
Video examples
Chris Milk: How virtual...
So we're shooting in every direction. This is a camera system that we built that has 3D cameras that look in every direction and binaural microphones that face in every direction. We take this and we build, basically, a sphere of a world that you inhabit. So what I'm going to show you is not a view into the world, it's basically the whole world stretched into a rectangle.
Video examples
The science of stage...
has had millions of years more practice than you. Just before you go on stage, it's time to fight dirty and trick your brain. Stretch your arms up and breath deeply. This makes your hypothalamus trigger a relaxation response. Stage fright usually hits hardest right before a presentation, so take that last minute to stretch and breathe.
Video examples
Why do cats act so...
that helped ensure the continuation of her species for millions of years before. In the wild, cats needed sharp claws for climbing, hunting, and self-defense. Sharpening their claws on nearby surfaces kept them conditioned and ready, helped stretch their back and leg muscles,
Video examples
Can you solve the...
not wasting a single kiloliter of fuel. It also helps us to think symmetrically so they can make shorter trips in either direction while setting the professor up for a long unsupported stretch in the middle. Here's his solution. All three planes take off at noon flying west,
Video examples
Why do your knuckles...
But the reason it's important for knuckle cracking is that, like other fluids in your body, it contains lots of dissolved gas molecules. Knuckle-crackers know that to get that satisfying pop, you stretch the joint farther than it normally goes
Video examples
Bone Stretching PIPE...
and can take a year of recovery while bone stretching is performed elsewhere in the world it has taken hold here in China in a nation of a billion people competing for jobs and for each other height has become a critical condition
Video examples
The dark side of...
thousands upon thousands of boxes of games school supplies and toys and clothing that's an amazing outpouring of love and respect but the logistical challenge that that caused stretched town
Video examples
5 tips to improve your...
Every day, a sea of decisions stretches before us. Some are small and unimportant, but others have a larger impact on our lives. For example, which politician should I vote for?
Video examples
A brief history of goths...
have in common with ancient barbarians? Not much. So why are both known as goths? Is it a weird coincidence or a deeper connection stretching across the centuries?
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
trapped and completely helpless held by each leg the queen is on the rack first stretched then dismembered
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Jenny Nimmo
British Author
I've read up on magic, and I think it sets you free, and it gives you hope. You can explore worlds you didn't know existed. It stretches your imagination, and I like my own imagination to be stretched and also the children I'm telling the story to. It gives you a sense of wonder.
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Jenifer Lewis
American Actress
As you grow, you stretch. You become more, and you have more to give if you've lived and learned and experienced. And I try to stay healthy. I eat as healthy as I can. I drink lots of water, and I work out just about every day of my life.
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Grant Shapps
British Politician
Most people don't get the chance to do whatever their dream in life was. I have ended up doing exactly what I wanted to do and it has been more enjoyable, challenging, stretching and fulfilling than I would have dared to imagine.
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Jen Sincero
American Author
I find that in my own life and with the people I've been coaching, when people make the decision to get rich, they're available to do things that are outside of their comfort zones and stretch themselves.
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Marcus Garvey
Jamaican Publisher
This hour we are stretching forth our hands with the desire to teach the world the true principles of mercy and justice.
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Isabelle Fuhrman
American Actress
I'd love to play more challenging roles, characters that would stretch my comfort zone and imagination.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
Every video I'm in, every magazine cover, they stretch you; they make you perfect. It's not real life.
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Jimmy Barnes
Scottish Musician
I don't want to become a laid-back artist by any stretch of the imagination.
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Bill Copeland
American Poet
When you stretch the truth, watch out for the snapback.
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Nyjah Huston
American Athlete
Stretching always helps me start my day in a good way.
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Jenny Nimmo
British Author
I've read up on magic, and I think it sets you free, and it gives you hope. You can explore worlds you didn't know existed. It stretches your imagination, and I like my own imagination to be stretched and also the children I'm telling the story to. It gives you a sense of wonder.
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Jenifer Lewis
American Actress
As you grow, you stretch. You become more, and you have more to give if you've lived and learned and experienced. And I try to stay healthy. I eat as healthy as I can. I drink lots of water, and I work out just about every day of my life.
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Grant Shapps
British Politician
Most people don't get the chance to do whatever their dream in life was. I have ended up doing exactly what I wanted to do and it has been more enjoyable, challenging, stretching and fulfilling than I would have dared to imagine.
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Jen Sincero
American Author
I find that in my own life and with the people I've been coaching, when people make the decision to get rich, they're available to do things that are outside of their comfort zones and stretch themselves.
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Marcus Garvey
Jamaican Publisher
This hour we are stretching forth our hands with the desire to teach the world the true principles of mercy and justice.
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Isabelle Fuhrman
American Actress
I'd love to play more challenging roles, characters that would stretch my comfort zone and imagination.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
Every video I'm in, every magazine cover, they stretch you; they make you perfect. It's not real life.
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Jimmy Barnes
Scottish Musician
I don't want to become a laid-back artist by any stretch of the imagination.
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Bill Copeland
American Poet
When you stretch the truth, watch out for the snapback.
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Nyjah Huston
American Athlete
Stretching always helps me start my day in a good way.
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