as in stretching (out)
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
can we flare out the umbrella a little more so that more of the picnic table is sheltered
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Advocates say governments can enhance housing affordability by expanding housing vouchers and enacting stronger tenant protections.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025 -
Moving away from YouTube, Yang has his sights set on expanding his talents as a writer, director and storyteller.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Congress decided to make daylight saving time permanent for two years from 1973 to 1975, extending the hours of daily sunlight year-round to conserve energy during the oil embargo crisis.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Sep. 2025
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Approved extending water and sewer lines to the convenience store property.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Sep. 2025
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To regain its cool factor, Ervér has invested extensively in branding efforts, from hosting music events featuring Anitta, Charli XCX, Lola Young and Tyla to opening London Fashion Week with a splashy runway show.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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What feels significant today is that artists and designers are reclaiming these codes, challenging traditional ideas of girlhood and opening them up to more inclusive expressions of age and identity.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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On the way, an Uber driver complained about traffic, completely unaware of what was unfolding around the corner.—
Ana González Vilá,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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Why is the fight unfolding right now any different?—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Flaring (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaring%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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