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 Israeli government and military have said forces will remain in a buffer zone that spans the countries' border and extends at least six miles into Lebanese territory, and that residents will not be allowed to return home, until the Hezbollah threat is removed.—
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The decision also extends to OPEC+, a larger group that consists of other oil producers such as Russia.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The deal also expands surveillance capabilities through drones, helicopters and electronic monitoring to better prevent crossing attempts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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These rubbery, firm nodules are called keloids, which are poorly understood skin growths that result from wound healing that goes awry and expands beyond the borders of the original wound.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 Seeing things differently today opens new possibilities for you.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 Seeing things differently today opens new possibilities for you.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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They might be deceived by other teams, undermined by their owner or surprised by the way the draft unfolds.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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The action follows an executive order issued last year directing federal agencies to begin the reclassification process, which typically unfolds over several years and involves scientific review, interagency coordination and rulemaking procedures.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Outspreads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspreads. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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