stretch upwards

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to extend one's body or limbs towards the sky

upwardsVERB + upwards

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stretch

Examples (10)

  • Stand tall and stretch your arms upwards towards the ceiling.
  • The young plants began to stretch upwards seeking the sunlight.
  • She watched the cat stretch upwards to scratch the doorframe.
  • He paused to stretch upwards, relieving the tension in his back.
  • The massive skyscrapers seemed to stretch upwards endlessly into the clouds.
  • In yoga, you often need to stretch upwards to lengthen your spine.
  • The column of smoke continued to stretch upwards from the chimney.
  • I saw him stretch his hand upwards to reach the top shelf.
  • Given a trellis, the vines will stretch upwards quickly.
  • Slowly stretch upwards and take a deep breath before relaxing.