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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  • Chicago is, to its core, a music city, with a heritage that extends far beyond the reputation of, say, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
    — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But the power of the family concept extends well beyond ownership into the organization’s operating model.
    — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 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
  • Mulch and smart watering finish the job Bare soil bakes in the sun and radiates that heat back into the yard.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Alpha Capricornid meteor shower radiates from the Capricornus constellation and tends to feature brighter meteors that are easier to spot — around three per hour as seen from both hemispheres, the American Meteor Society reports.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
Definition of radiates
Verb
  • Cohen added that showcasing the local food scene and culture alongside all the drama that unfolds on a trip has become essential to these episodes.
    — Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Measurement platforms such as Tubular Labs evaluate creator performance across measurement windows of one, three, seven and 30 days because creator influence unfolds over time rather than in a single moment.
    — Zoe Soon, Forbes.com, 31 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
  • Rather than focusing first on science, the video opens with genuine reactions from eclipse observers, highlighting an experience that many describe as life-changing.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Waits also appears in Martin McDonagh’s next movie, Wild Horse Nine, which opens on November 6 and places him opposite John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, and Parker Posey.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of opens
Verb
  • Next, place stems in a container with a little water in a cool place before using them in an arrangement.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
  • This issue stems not from a lack of compassion from parents or health care professionals, but from systemic failures.
    — Anna Tsioulias, STAT, 29 July 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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