outspreads

present tense third-person singular of outspread
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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Verb
  • Tuesday’s ruling declares the case a class action and extends the order nationwide.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
  • Leadership extends far beyond an intellectual and emotional endeavor.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Usage spikes can happen suddenly, experimentation expands rapidly across teams and model selection decisions may be driven more by hype than operational efficiency.
    Deepak Mittal, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The brand also expands its reach through digital tools, virtual consultants and ongoing training to maintain its product accessibility and integrity.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Steady effort opens a surprisingly easy door.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026
  • November 22 – December 21 Steady effort opens a surprisingly easy door.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • As the funeral unfolds, however, the village’s dark secrets slowly emerge.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 25 June 2026
  • With valuations and expectations running high, there’s bound to be some volatility as the AI economy unfolds.
    Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
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“Outspreads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspreads. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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