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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Mitchell also scored at least 20 points for the 25th consecutive game, extending her WNBA record.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
That dedication to a good night’s sleep also extended to the Cyrus family’s touring days.

— Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of extend

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Let collaboration expand the possibility without handing over ownership of it.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Novelis is expanding its portfolio of coated aluminum solutions for battery applications, targeting components including battery enclosures, casings and electrical connectors known as bus bars.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of expand

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The story unfolds across London and India, centering on Rohan, an ambitious Hindi teacher caught between family expectations and his own wants.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
The truths, the realignments are cascading, unfolding as seekers everywhere are finding a portal to the cosmic, the spiritual, and even the divine — all through drugs.

— Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 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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