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as in to coat
to form a layer over
the butter should evenly overspread the baking pan
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Recent Examples of overspread
Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 20 May 2025
Rain will overspread the area overnight, with areas southeast of I-71 getting the highest coverage.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 May 2025
Snow is expected to overspread the region between 7 and 11 a.m. on Thursday.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
Up to 3 feet of snow will be possible in the Cascades, and snow will overspread the northern Rockies through the weekend.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
While rain was overspreading southern Minnesota late Monday, not much of it was expected to reach the Arrowhead.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 20 May 2025
Rain will overspread the area overnight, with areas southeast of I-71 getting the highest coverage.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 May 2025
Snow is expected to overspread the region between 7 and 11 a.m. on Thursday.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
Up to 3 feet of snow will be possible in the Cascades, and snow will overspread the northern Rockies through the weekend.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overspread
Verb
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The apple pie flavor boasts a filling of apple purée and fresh cream on top of a graham cracker crust, all coated with a layer of chocolate.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Drizzle over pretzels and gently stir to coat.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The two phenomena involve hormonal changes and can overlap in symptoms, according to Shannon Pan, MD, a primary care physician at Inspira Health.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
27 Oct. 2025
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The agreement commits both nations to withdraw heavy weapons from border areas, clear unexploded ordinance, manage overlapping territorial zones, among other commitments to peaceful co-existence.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The ruins were overgrown, yes, though not exactly hidden.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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Today, its ancient ruins are a site in distress, its paths overgrown and facilities scarce.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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Swapping from premium to premium, particularly to cover off the big captaincy favourites, can lead to some huge points swings, which far outweigh any four-point transfer cost.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Get the normally overrun streets of Venice all to yourself by visiting in the spring or fall.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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More than one‑third of covered workers are enrolled in a plan with a deductible of $2,000 or more for an individual.—
Phil Galewitz,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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But among the cobweb-covered religious statues are other cemetery residents with a less-than-pleasant history.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Overspread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overspread. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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