as in extends
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 tornado watch extends through central Oklahoma as well.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Operating within those parameters, the mystic outlands trend extends to some of the world’s most mesmerizing corners.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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This year, the event expands to Denton for the first time, with an immersive exhibition of artworks projected across the outdoor spaces of Quakertown Park.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Stay true to your roots and keep that handle intact even as your remit expands to podcasting and socializing.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Mar. 2026
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With Mack secured, the Chargers’ priority shifts to re-signing breakout defensive star Odafe Oweh before free agency opens Wednesday.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Get Morning Squawk directly to your inbox The Morning Squawk newsletter by Alex Harring is your rundown of five things to know before the stock market opens.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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While celebs are constantly debuting buzzy new shades, the real forecast of what’s next unfolds in salons, where pros interpret inspiration photos and fine-tune custom formulas in real time.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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As the conflict unfolds, the question that hangs over Washington is the same one that has haunted Commanders in Chief for generations.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Outspreads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspreads. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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