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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
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Areas under a Winter Storm Watch KDKA Weather Center
A light mix starts southwest tonight, and then scattered snow showers overspread the region all day tomorrow.
—Mary Ours, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Snowfall is expected to begin around 8 p.m. across the west of the region before overspreading areas to the east through midnight.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025
National Weather Service meteorologists consider forecasting waterspouts during the late summer and fall whenever large, cool air masses overspread the waters of the Great Lakes.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Warmth, rain in central and eastern US forecast Warmer air is forecast to overspread the central and eastern U.S. next week, according to AccuWeather.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Areas under a Winter Storm Watch KDKA Weather Center
A light mix starts southwest tonight, and then scattered snow showers overspread the region all day tomorrow.
—Mary Ours, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Snowfall is expected to begin around 8 p.m. across the west of the region before overspreading areas to the east through midnight.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025
National Weather Service meteorologists consider forecasting waterspouts during the late summer and fall whenever large, cool air masses overspread the waters of the Great Lakes.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overspread
Verb
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Lightly coat the exterior with olive oil.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Its weather-resistant powder coating withstands rain and other inclement weather.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some specific malware and IP addresses, including the one from Vladivostok, overlapped with infrastructure previously used by North Korean actors.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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Like most of Big Mistakes, this scene is noisy, jam-packed with fast cuts and overlapping dialogue and edited within an inch of its life.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An Overgrown Jungle No matter your landscaping preferences, an overgrown jungle is always an eyesore.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Phelps recalled Gansner’s disappointment that Warren Park’s baseball fields’ infields became overgrown with weeds during the summer months.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Historically, the state covered approximately 75% of instructional costs; however, that figure has now dropped to roughly 57%.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Remove from the heat and let steam, covered, for 5 minutes.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Amorim’s side were completely overrun, and lucky to only lose 2-0.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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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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There’s a lap lane, in-water loungers, and a swim-up bar set beneath a covered pavilion, along with multiple dining and lounge terraces that reinforce the home’s seamless connection to its tropical surroundings.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026
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The covered patio design should have the same design motifs that are used throughout the interior, Tyreus suggests.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Overspread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overspread. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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