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 New Start Treaty remains the only bilateral nuclear arms control agreement between the U.S. and Russia, and though it was extended in 2021, it is set to expire in February 2026.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
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Evacuation orders and warnings were in place for both Deschutes and Jefferson counties, and were extended to just outside Sisters and along Highway 126 on Aug. 24.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Currently, Ryan is expanding his expertise by working toward becoming a licensed nutritionist, adding a well-rounded dimension to his fitness programs.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The stadium, set to open in 2027, is being built to expand to MLS requirements needed for a Republic FC jump from the USL to the top-tier soccer league.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Gather made its Bay View debut Aug. 12 and will be opening in the Falls Aug. 13.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, the reservoir expansion plan is expected to open the canal to 15 more transits per day.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Bigger Inner Screen With Almost No Crease The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 features a 6.9-inch display when unfolded, which has slimmer bezels to reach the bigger screen size.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, though, the impact across the industry may take time to unfold.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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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
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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
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“Outspread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspread. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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