1
as in expanded
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 radiated
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 fanned (out)
Verb
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The debut of gym-style competition climbing in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics further expanded the sport’s visibility, bringing powerhouse women climbers like Janja Garnbret and Brooke Raboutou to the global stage.—
Kelli María Korducki,
HubSpot,
17 Oct. 2025 -
Once a single dining room, the space has expanded to include six separate rooms and a full-service bar, totaling 13,000 square feet.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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The self-reflective tone marks a thematic shift for a band whose debut radiated a cool irony, pulling emotional punches in favor of observations centered around mid-20s delusion.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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The sting from the loss radiated off of him during his postgame news conference.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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However, the rising popularity of low-dose THC beverages — especially those made with THC and CBD derived from hemp — has gained traction.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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The word euphoria is derived from ancient Greek.—
Janine Di Giovanni,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As cord-cutting began shrinking the pay bundle a decade later, the company branched into FAST channels and streaming.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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These species are believed to have branched around 11 million years ago and evolved in isolation due to geographic barriers, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber
September 17,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By then Carolina had extended its advantage to two thanks again to Jarvis, who capitalized on the visitors’ third power play – hooking by Jackson LaCombe – with a one-time wrist shot from the right circle for his sixth goal of the season.—
Josh Gross,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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McGee led me through moves like Pilates 100s, crunches with rows, and full crunches (with my legs extended).—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
17 Oct. 2025
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The performance opened with Hoying singing live, adding a personal touch to the tribute.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Long before spots like Rosa Sky and Sexy Fish arrived and just months before Komodo opened, Brickell was more of a financial center and not the best place for a party.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nonetheless, the bank’s share price has plunged over 20% since the bankruptcy unfolded last month.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ripa’s story doesn’t end there, as both the co-hosts and Gere then get into how the dinner unfolded.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Fanned (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanned%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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