overspreading 1 of 2

present participle of overspread
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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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overspreading

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noun

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Verb
  • How To Get Rid Of Grease Stains For really oily, greasy stains, start by coating them with a layer of cornstarch or baking soda to soak up some of the grease.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Our diamonds are a polycrystalline coating no more than a couple of micrometers thick.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In the South China Sea, where China and its neighbors assert overlapping sovereignty claims, SLOCs are vulnerable to conflict.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Global sustainability efforts risk fragmentation, with overlapping certifications and inconsistent standards.
    Sunny Tan, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • Eleanor Pringle is an award-winning senior reporter at Fortune covering news, the economy, and personal finance.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Eco mode offers a gentle support for more everyday activities like walking or covering slight inclines, while Hyper definitely takes things up a notch for running or steeper climbs.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Overspreading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overspreading. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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