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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  1. extends
  2. branches
  3. expands
  4. radiates
  5. unfolds
  6. rays
  7. opens
  8. stems
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  • This approach extends capacity beyond what manufacturers could achieve through shrinking a flat arrangement of cells alone.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • That connection extends beyond their personal lives and into Curtis’ philanthropic work.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of extends
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  • 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
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  • As artificial intelligence capital expenditure expands, market attention extends beyond fundraising capacity and buyback sustainability to whether this investment cycle can persist, and how much volatility a slowdown might induce.
    — , CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • More persistent cases may be treated with a procedure that expands the joint capsule or, less commonly, surgery.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of expands
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  • Today, calling from London on a bright afternoon, Melanie radiates optimism.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of radiates
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  • As the vérité road trip unfolds, audiences discover Freddie’s own remarkable history.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This unsuspecting tidbit makes the onscreen conversation that unfolds between them even more tenderhearted.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 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
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  • The spa The Roman-style pool opens onto a terrace with panoramic views, while the tranquil spa blends marble, bamboo, and water features into a serene retreat.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The platform opens Relex to external systems, agents, partners, and customer teams through APIs, plugins, and other open standards, letting organizations connect existing technology and build new capabilities without replacing what already works.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of opens
Verb
  • To avoid this, prune damaged and broken stems off your plants in fall using clean, sharp pruning cuts.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Nasdaq's growing appeal stems in part from revisions to its index inclusion mechanisms and listing rules implemented earlier this year.
    — , CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of stems
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“Fans (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fans%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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