spread the word
idiom
: to tell others
People are spreading the word about his book.
Spread the word that we're leaving in five minutes.
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Let today be a call to action—for communities to spread the word, for policymakers to expand access to thrombectomy, and for individuals to learn the signs of stroke.
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Mill Etienne, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
And club members spread the word about the show through social media and flyers on campus, Navarro said.
—Gabrielle Gillette, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
No one claimed him, but the couple and their extended family spread the word about this sweet pup who needed a home.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
This could lead to an article featuring you or your product, helping spread the word about your company and educating your target customers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Mill Etienne, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
And club members spread the word about the show through social media and flyers on campus, Navarro said.
—Gabrielle Gillette, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
No one claimed him, but the couple and their extended family spread the word about this sweet pup who needed a home.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
This could lead to an article featuring you or your product, helping spread the word about your company and educating your target customers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spread the word
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“Spread the word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spread%20the%20word. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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