overspreading 1 of 2

noun

as in overlaying

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overspreading

2 of 2

verb

present participle of overspread
1
as in coating
to form a layer over the butter should evenly overspread the baking pan

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2
as in overlapping
to lie over parts of one another autumn leaves overspreading one another on the lawn to form a colorful mosaic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overspreading
  1. coating
  2. overlapping
  3. covering
Verb
  • But the real pleasure is the 303 basslines that squirm in between the drums, coating the soundscapes of the tracks in grime and noxious soot.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026
  • The Shanghai researchers say the coating can be applied using conventional automotive spray-coating techniques.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 June 2026
Definition of coating
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  • Sport and entertainment are increasingly overlapping, and major sporting events need creative storytelling.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026
  • Construction is expected to start in spring 2027 and take place in overlapping stages, with residential units built over 18-36 months.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Definition of overlapping
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  • Weedy vines are the scourge of many shrub plantings, covering them with unwanted foliage that causes their decline.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • In our newsroom this summer, 14 are engaged in a professional educational Sacbee course in journalism, working alongside our staff covering local news politics and sports; capturing visuals; and learning the ropes of audience engagement.
    — Scott Lebar, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of covering
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