fans (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of fan (out)
1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans (out)
  1. extends
  2. branches
  3. expands
  4. radiates
  5. unfolds
  6. rays
  7. opens
  8. stems
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  • This is a pilot program, and unless Congress extends the availability, children born in other years cannot receive the starter sum.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • According to both companies, the partnership extends beyond technology implementation and seeks to establish a scalable blueprint for modern shipbuilding that can be replicated across shipyards globally.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of extends
Verb
  • His demise, paired with the disappearance of mobster-type Nicky Caccimelio (Bobby Cannavale), sets the trio on the first phase of their adventures, which inevitably branches into fresh red herrings in customary Only Murders fashion.
    — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of branches
Verb
  • As artificial intelligence expands across K-12 schools, Massachusetts announced a new $500,000 public-private investment in AI applied learning opportunities for hundreds of students, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced Tuesday.
    — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026
  • The Iranian military fired six missiles on Jordan today, according to the Jordan Armed Forces, as the regional conflict expands.
    — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of expands
Verb
  • Besides, Beckham practically radiates the sort of star power that dispenses with the need for endless chatter; like Michael Jordan in his Hanes/Space Jam heyday, his physical presence takes precedent over the usual run of blunt-force loquacity.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026
  • Those tendrils are formed from plasma, or ionized gas, at temperatures in excess of a million degrees Fahrenheit, compared to the sun's visible surface, the photosphere, which radiates at about 9,932 degrees Fahrenheit (5,500 degrees Celsius).
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of radiates
Verb
  • As San Diego Comic-Con unfolds this week, thousands of attendees gather to celebrate their favorite characters, stories and fandoms in what many consider the highlight of their year.
    — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 25 July 2026
  • Fourth round play continues in Blaine, MN, watch to see how the event unfolds.
    — Data Skrive, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of unfolds
Verb
  • Scientists have long grouped sharks together as a natural evolutionary unit, meaning every shark species shares a common ancestor that rays and skates do not.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Definition of rays
Verb
  • Green Bay opens training camp Wednesday, and here are five reasons the Packers will miss the postseason for the first time since 2022.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • While in a squatting position, the dancer rapidly opens and closes his bent legs while his arms are outstretched.
    — Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of opens
Verb
  • Next, place the cut stems in a basket, ensuring they are not crushed or damaged.
    — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
  • From there, the tension stems not from an unending well of sustained suspense but from the shrapnel-like feeling of worry that comes from enduring too many uncomfortable misunderstandings at once.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 July 2026
Definition of stems
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