1
as in to stretch (out)
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
the accordionist smoothly fanned out the bellows of his instrument as he played
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2
as in to radiate
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
most of the city's subway lines fan out from this central station
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fan (out)
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Nara's more recent paintings, such as Midnight Tears (2023), feature tender, fragmented brushwork that radiates introspection.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025 -
Their vocal harmonies intertwine easily over a textured arrangement of keys, bass, drums, and guitars, creating an uplifting summer anthem that radiates sincerity and charm.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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Robert drove in Benintendi with a single, extending the lead to 3-0.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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This year, teams will play 44 regular season games each, and the Finals have been extended from a five-game series to a seven-game series.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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The firm branched into different regions like the Southeast and Texas.—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The surplus of photons triggered a signal through my optic nerves, and in a millisecond, a web of electrical signals reached across my brain, branching into billions of neurons and trillions of synapses.—
Michael Jones McKean,
The Atlantic,
23 June 2025
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To expand its financial services sector, the BVI is developing an International Arbitration Center, positioning itself as a premier destination for international dispute resolution.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Although the company is actively adapting—expanding into energy storage, changing billing models, and tweaking its supply chain—investors continue to be concerned about the pace and effectiveness of these strategic adjustments.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Both the Sai and the Kok rivers flow into the Mekong, as does the Ruak, where unsafe levels of arsenic have also been found.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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The death toll has rose to over 120 people killed since heavy rainfall overwhelmed the Guadalupe River and flowed through homes and summer camps in the early morning hours of July 4.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Employers believe that workers in specific departments, like sales and marketing (85%) and human resources (78%), will derive significant value from AI implementation.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The rest derives from endowment payout, contracts and grants, the provision of services (especially room and board), and the like.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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This zipper lock ensures that no one can open your backpack, keeping your belongings safe and secure.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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To kick off the day after doors opened at 12:30, local opening acts Laamar and Raffaella, with her delightful poppy earworms, commanded sizable and particularly engaged audiences.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The disease typically progresses from the base of the plant upward on leaves and stems.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Opponents say this year's legislation is particularly concerning because the high cost of the loans stems primarily from fees rather than interest.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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“Fan (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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