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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On social media, please spread the word using the hashtag #cincySOTW.
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
Hutchinson and Gibbs partnered with Rocket Mortgage on Radio Row to spread the word on being a good neighbor, and likened home living to the locker room.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The group helped lead efforts with volunteers to spread the word and search for Lola.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
As consumers become more aware of worker conditions and how clothing is produced, how can the industry best spread the word on progress?
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
Hutchinson and Gibbs partnered with Rocket Mortgage on Radio Row to spread the word on being a good neighbor, and likened home living to the locker room.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The group helped lead efforts with volunteers to spread the word and search for Lola.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
As consumers become more aware of worker conditions and how clothing is produced, how can the industry best spread the word on progress?
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
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 11 Feb. 2026.
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