FANNED (OUT) Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

fanned (out)

verb

past tense of fan (out)

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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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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Verb

The bank forecasts Taiwan's current account surplus to reach 25% of GDP this year, while exports have expanded at a record 40% to 70% pace for much of 2026.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Sienkiewicz got his start in comics back in the late 1970s, but today his colorful and recognizable style has expanded into illustration, animation, film and TV, book and album covers, advertising and fine art.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of expanded

Verb

Nicole Kidman radiated in a laidback version of Italian Riviera dressing on July 16.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026
This party track introduced audiences to a version of Tito Double P that radiated a lighthearted madness — fueled by Skyy vodka and Old Parr whiskey, as per the song’s lyrics.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of radiated

Verb

While the reunification talks are still in the early stages, the two organizations said the Governors of the Television Academy have extended their terms by one year to oversee as much of the deliberation as possible.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 27 July 2026
The deadline to finalize critical habitat was extended by one year and expired in 2025.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

Definition of extended

Verb

According to Naval News, the HDS-MGP (Hyundai Design Submarine – Marina de Guerra del Perú) is a 65-meter, 1,500-tonne conventional submarine derived from HD Hyundai’s HDS-1500 export design.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Traditional purchases are combined with equivalent units derived from individual track sales and streaming activity to determine where each title lands.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of derived

Verb

In December 2025, Longo opened a second ViceVersa in the lobby bar of the glamorous oceanfront Four Seasons Hotel and Residences in Fort Lauderdale.

— Connie Ogle July 28, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
With the help of partner Travis Bullard, Stefan Scarks and family officially opened the property in 2021.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Definition of opened

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