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 stores may keep expanding, franchisees may continue earning attractive returns, and debt may come down faster than expected.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
The adviser told me that, even without drastically expanding the budget or upending the financial markets, Burnham could borrow a bit more to finance public-infrastructure investments and channel money to depressed regions.

— John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of expanding

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Airport ground support vehicles compatible with the CCS standard will also be able to use the charging network, extending its role beyond aircraft.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Still, these ripples of sand are massive, extending for several kilometers and towering more than 100 meters (320 feet) above the surrounding terrain.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 July 2026

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The date circulating is September 25, 2026, with early access opening September 18 for Ultimate Edition buyers and EA Play subscribers.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Sharing money with a partner can simplify household bills and savings goals, but opening a joint bank account or joint credit card also means sharing financial responsibility.

— Ashley Lynch July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Definition of opening

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The training in Bolivia, unfolding while the world remains captivated by the final week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, covered everything from balance, coordination and movement on crutches to ball control, tactics and the rules of amputee soccer.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
If the ceremonies across India underscored CETA’s political and economic significance, the conversations unfolding at Bharat Tex demonstrated how quickly its commercial impact is already being felt.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

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