spread the word
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: 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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Fitzgerald is a partner with DraftKings to spread the word about responsible gaming.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Social media has also been key, with Facebook, Instagram and TikTok serving as her main platforms to spread the word and build her clientele.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
His media empire spent millions of dollars to spread the word on thousands of billboards and on the sides of 20 RVs.
—C. A. Bridges, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Paris Hilton and Kelly Rowland are also joining Alba in supporting Baby of the Year and helping spread the word about Baby2Baby’s incredible mission.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Social media has also been key, with Facebook, Instagram and TikTok serving as her main platforms to spread the word and build her clientele.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
His media empire spent millions of dollars to spread the word on thousands of billboards and on the sides of 20 RVs.
—C. A. Bridges, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Paris Hilton and Kelly Rowland are also joining Alba in supporting Baby of the Year and helping spread the word about Baby2Baby’s incredible mission.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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