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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Most eateries have expanded outdoor seating.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026 -
The candy’s original logo had three balloons to represent Airheads' first three flavors — cherry, watermelon and strawberry — but as the company expanded the varieties, it was changed to a balloon mascot, known as Oscar.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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At just 10 years old, London Woodard radiated a gentle worldliness his family believed exceeded that of any other kid.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The image showed Trump in a long robe, his hand on the forehead of a sick man as light radiated from his palms, with a nurse, soldier and American iconography surrounding him.—
Sophie Brams,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2026
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Raves unfold in public spaces and the music derived from the culture’s myriad scenes tends to be social in nature.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
11 Apr. 2026
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In September 2025, Judge Mazzei ruled that evidence derived from cutting-edge DNA technology would be admissible at Heuermann’s trial.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This grew into a thriving business that branched into equestrian training and lessons, trail rides and in 1969, vaulting.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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From those reservoirs branched two arteries, one leading to Kīlauea, the other reaching toward Mauna Loa.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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On the licensing and consumer products side, the brand has extended across toys, publishing, digital products and lifestyle categories.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Wild lease, which runs out in 2035, would be extended another 30 years under the renovation plan, alongside the city’s half-cent sales tax, which covers certain arena maintenance costs.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Crochet opened the fifth at 60 pitches and got two quick strikeouts before leadoff man Jahmai Jones’ solo homer gave Detroit a 2-1 lead.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is not the first time Denver Book Society owner Rich Garvin has been involved in a disagreement over the new store’s name – a book swap organization started in 2022 called the Denver Book Swap Society also shared concerns about the similar names before Garvin’s store opened in February.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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The next day unfolded even more slowly.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
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The incident unfolded Tuesday morning.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Fanned (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanned%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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