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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Moore and friends spread the word of a noon walkout on Friday and several students took part.
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Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Outreach efforts are planned at airports, billboard campaigns are in the works, and the team is reaching out to foreign consulates to help spread the word internationally.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The nonprofit group said the animals are not available for immediate adoption, but instead asked for donations, help from animal rescues and shelters to take in animals and simply support by others who can spread the word of the shelter's need.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 Feb. 2026
On social media, please spread the word using the hashtag #cincySOTW.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
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Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Outreach efforts are planned at airports, billboard campaigns are in the works, and the team is reaching out to foreign consulates to help spread the word internationally.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The nonprofit group said the animals are not available for immediate adoption, but instead asked for donations, help from animal rescues and shelters to take in animals and simply support by others who can spread the word of the shelter's need.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 Feb. 2026
On social media, please spread the word using the hashtag #cincySOTW.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Spread the word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spread%20the%20word. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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