fan out
verb
fanned out; fanning out; fans out
: to spread apart or to cause (something) to spread apart
The police fanned out across the park in search of the suspect.
He fanned out his fingers.
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Eleven hours into my night shift, the fleshy light of dawn fans out from the room.
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Ashley Andreou, STAT, 22 June 2026
Broad distribution — the model where a brewery’s cans and bottles fan out across hundreds of retailers — has become a tougher and tougher proposition for independent breweries.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2026
The lateral Asics Stripes feature pleats inspired by classical dance attire, secured by central double-stitching and fanning out into a layered look.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
Officials could be seen fanning out across the park, stopping individuals, making arrests and searching areas known for drug activity, while police vehicles surrounded the park.
—Amanda Starrantino, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Ashley Andreou, STAT, 22 June 2026
Broad distribution — the model where a brewery’s cans and bottles fan out across hundreds of retailers — has become a tougher and tougher proposition for independent breweries.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2026
The lateral Asics Stripes feature pleats inspired by classical dance attire, secured by central double-stitching and fanning out into a layered look.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
Officials could be seen fanning out across the park, stopping individuals, making arrests and searching areas known for drug activity, while police vehicles surrounded the park.
—Amanda Starrantino, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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“Fan out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fan%20out. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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