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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Following the river cruise, many of these guests will choose to extend their trips onward into Peru.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026 -
The tornado watch extends through central Oklahoma as well.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Situationist is also expanding its team, with a new office above the new store.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Republican lawmakers are opposed to expanding health care to undocumented immigrants, and particularly ready to attack Democrat efforts to raise new revenues to do so.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Next month the agency will open a community engagement center, where residents can drop by during office hours to ask questions and get information.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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But Adebayo and Ware again opened Thursday’s game in separate units.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Right above water in the heart of town, the historic villa unfolds across three levels, each lined with panoramic terraces that capture sweeping 180-degree views of the coastline.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The main restaurant unfolds across a wraparound deck overlooking an area for fireside dinners and performances by traditional Venda dancers and drummers, but there are plenty of opportunities to dine in the bush.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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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 11 Mar. 2026.
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