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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Though funding for aid programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, has been approved for October, said Emily Weikert Bryant, executive director of Feeding Indiana's Hungry, the program may be in trouble if the shutdown extends beyond that month.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
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From there, Hawes extends his arms and drives the defensive end out of contention for making the play.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The second volume expands the story of the Galactic Empire, while the third delves into the underworld of bounty hunters.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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This foldable tote bag condenses down to almost nothing, but expands to hold everything from beach towels to a grocery haul.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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La Galerie du 19M Tokyo, which opens to the public on Tuesday, underlines the importance of skilled labor in the face of AI, generational transition and debate about the value of luxury goods, as the house prepares for the first show by its new artistic director Matthieu Blazy.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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To that end, the season opens with Paolo Bortolameolli, associate conductor of the LA Philharmonic, returning in the guest conductor role.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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While the ancient tragedy plays out on screen, a contemporary drama unfolds.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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Currently listed for $26,000, this tiny home is delivered as a rectangular container that simply—get this—unfolds to create a fully functional living space.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Outspreads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspreads. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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