FANS (OUT) Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

fans (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of fan (out)

as in stretches (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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as in branches

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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Applegate’s willingness to share her experience has brought attention to an issue that extends far beyond any one person’s diagnosis.

— Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
But the versatility of the color doesn’t end with clothes; the beauty of camel extends to accessories, making even the smallest details feel luxe.

— InStyle, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of extends

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This is becoming especially important as the AI economy expands.

— H.E. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Larger aircraft expands capacity The 737-10 typically seats between 185 and 210 passengers in a two-class configuration, although its maximum seating capacity reaches 230.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of expands

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Joy radiates from the image, bringing a sense of reclamation not only to Destin, but also to the sea of people who see themselves in him.

— Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 19 Oct. 2026
The Design Courtesy of Panasonic With its sleek design and minimal interface, the Panasonic Japanese microwave radiates quiet luxury.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of radiates

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The Day unfolds across a single day, as police stumble across a bank robbery mid-heist, and the criminals barricade themselves inside.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Philippe said the costume helps convey the character's emotional journey as the story unfolds.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of unfolds

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Tao Okamoto, meanwhile, lends a gentle intensity to Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s All of a Sudden, which opens in theaters on November 25.

— Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
The 3,230-square-foot space, which opens on Saturday, spans two floors with the ground level meant to resemble a living room.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of opens

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Advertisement Give broccoli stems a chance Jonathan Deutsch has watched fellow cooks buy cases of broccoli, cut off the florets, and throw away the stems.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
The novel’s conceit stems in part from my attempt to grapple with my family’s and my own trauma and what constitutes truth.

— Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026

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