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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While the reform and opening-up era brought some efforts to distinguish the roles of the party and the state, Xi has extended the party’s supremacy across all areas of society.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
The nomination was historic and was a record-extending 11th consecutive nomination.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of extend

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Investors have increasingly scrutinized the chipmaker’s expanding financial ties with major AI customers.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
New business models such as Walmart supercenters, Costco warehouse clubs and Trader Joe’s specialty stores expanded the abundance further.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of expand

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The show’s cast and crew stopped by San Diego Comic-Con in July to release the first few minutes of Season 3, which opened with Thalia Grace battling a monster.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Melanie Barcenas opened the scoring in the 35th minute with a left-footed shot from distance for the Wave (10-7-3).

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of open

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Vorozhbyt says that Demons and the relationship at its core unfolds on several levels.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
The fallout from Cunningham’s comments continues to unfold on the court and in the stands, where tensions between demonstrators and pro-inclusion fans have made headlines.

— Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 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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