OUTSPREAD Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

outspread

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈspred

Definition of outspread

as in to extend

to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area when it outspread its wings, a pteranodon would have had a wingspan in excess of 20 feet

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The platform also incorporates measures to extend the time between major overhauls, potentially reducing maintenance demands and improving fleet availability.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Produced by Joy House Productions, the film extends Hopwood’s run of stories about relationships and Chinese Australian life.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of extend

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Good Time Charlie has Haddad shifting into a study of many characters at once and expanding in scale.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
The National Hurricane Center's official forecast is not one specific line, but rather a cone of uncertainty that expands with time, up to five days out.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of expand

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Confusion appears to be a recurring theme surrounding Pike’s botched execution, and that is evident in the events that unfolded thereafter.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
The mood in the Commanders’ booth was a little different as Bram Weinstein and analyst London Fletcher couldn’t believe what was unfolding in front of their eyes.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of unfold

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Body camera footage shows the officer was the first to outstretch his arms toward McAlpin while McAlpin’s arms remained by his side.

— Holly Yan, Melissa Alonso and Caroll Alvarado, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Verlander is now set to cash in with a multi-year deal, one that may outstretch what Houston is willing to spend.

— Michael Shapiro, Chron, 22 Nov. 2022

Definition of outstretch

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