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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
Vytas Reid, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
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
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
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Verb
By Tuesday, a stronger storm system and better wind dynamics will overspread the region, bringing a slight (level 2/5) risk for severe weather to Southeast Michigan, along with a more organized round of storms.
—Vytas Reid, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overspread
Verb
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Typically this involves coating the inside with cooking oil and turning the smoker on to burn off any residue and re-season it.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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Add the rice and stir to coat in the oil.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The long passing move which started from a short goal kick by Yassine Bounou ended in an overlapping Hakimi finding Bilal El Khannouss’ run into the penalty area.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The effect depends on how much the zinc oxide and tellurium layers overlap inside the structure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Wear long clothes when outside, use bug spray that contains DEET to repel ticks, stay out of overgrown grass or brush and check for ticks immediately after being out in nature.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Additionally, make sure to lightly stomp before heading into overgrown areas, as this helps alert any snakes snoozing in the shade of your presence.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The cameras on each phone had been covered with painter’s tape, which authorities believe was intended to prevent his surroundings from being recorded.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The red leather booths and wooden bar date back to the early 20th century and the walls are covered in flags from American universities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 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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This Charmast portable charger has your phone—and your seatmate’s phone—covered.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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CharlotteFive’s Evan Moore recently pulled into one of the covered parking spots in the rain and walked away with a Super Boy burger, fries, potato salad, apple pie and sweet tea for $25 with tax and tip.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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“Overspread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overspread. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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