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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Today's top stories The government shutdown is now on day eight, and no end is in sight as Democrats continue to advocate for extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025 -
Throughout the week, the designers that left a lasting impression created moments that sparked meaningful conversation and demonstrated how fashion’s influence could extend beyond the runway and shape what regular people wear on the streets.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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The nursery did well, so Kids Planet began to expand.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The team plans to expand the research to evaluate inhaler emissions in specific patient groups, such as Medicaid recipients, and to compare clinical outcomes of low- and high-emission inhalers in the same therapeutic class.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Buds will fail to open properly, and some of the canes will have multitudes of thorns.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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Photos of veterans and their biographies will be displayed at the center of the park and a color guard will open the event.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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This transformation, McVey cautioned, takes time to unfold.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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While the full impact of Medicaid cuts could take years to unfold, doctors say the system is already buckling.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 2025.
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