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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Helping spread the word and reintroduce Hank Hill, family and friends to audiences, Disney Entertainment Television struck a number of marketing tie-ins, activations and other partnerships. Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025 In her new partnership with Lovesac, Rallo is helping spread the word about the furniture company’s latest launch: two new editions of their viral PillowSac Chair. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 20 June 2025 Marketing campaigns help spread the word to those unaware that food stamp benefits can be used at farmers markets. Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025 Skin to help spread the word about the importance of applying SPF with the Sunhinged comedy roast special, premiering June 14 at 6 p.m. ET on YouTube, where comedians take jabs at the sun (yep) in a lighthearted way to draw attention to Gen Z's less-than-stellar sun damage prevention habits. Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 14 June 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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