OUTSPREADING Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

outspreading

verb

present participle of outspread

as in expanding

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 practice is about expanding your field of vision before narrowing it.

— Angela C. Hill, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
But scientists can now tune proteins with surgical accuracy by expanding that toolkit with custom, synthetic building blocks.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of expanding

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Skims has hired Tapestry veteran Natalie Buchberger as director of franchise for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, extending a recent run of leadership appointments as the shapewear and apparel company builds its international business.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Lamont’s budget director, Office of Policy and Management Secretary Josh Wojcik, wrote in an email to state agency heads that extending current benefits at least for one more year also would help ensure departments are properly staffed.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

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Another sign of Purdy’s confidence and command came in Australia during the season-opening win against the Los Angeles Rams, when Purdy found receiver Demarcus Robinson for a 39-yard touchdown, San Francisco’s first of the season.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Provis is officially opening to the public this weekend, aiming to provide dark academia vibes and competition-level coffee to the area.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

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The event, unfolding in Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach complex, was one of the biggest Middle East film festivals at the time, and its demise sent shockwaves through the burgeoning Arab film industry.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
On the one hand, the film pays witness to all the authoritarian insanity unfolding at state houses around the country.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026

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