overspreads

Definition of overspreadsnext
present tense third-person singular of overspread
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as in overlaps
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 overspreads
Verb
  • The memory of it coats my bones and courses through my veins.
    Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Dark chocolate coats a soft jelly orange interior made with real orange juice concentrate—no artificial flavoring.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Modern data tools allow states to identify duplicate claims, incompatible eligibility overlaps, or anomalous billing patterns before losses grow.
    Timothy M. Herbst, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Pelton, who serves as the minority caucus chair in the state Senate, represents Sterling and northeastern Colorado, a district that overlaps with Boebert’s congressional district.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Donna covers her face in embarrassment.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The show spans from 1992 to 1999 — which covers two distinct eras for Calvin Klein’s interiors.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Overspreads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overspreads. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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