spread the word

phrase

: 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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Police said TikTok and WhatsApp were also used to spread the word. Sydney Brammer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Amateur radio operators, through the American Radio Relay League, spread the word to radio buffs the world over. Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 10 Aug. 2026 Schools can rally their community, get creative and spread the word on social media to amplify their message. Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 In the weeks since his disappearance, Diangelo’s family and friends posted flyers and spread the word on social media. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 23 July 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 21 Aug. 2026.

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