overspreads

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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Verb
  • The ranch flavor is prominent and generously coats your fingers (in the best way).
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
  • Then there’s the gorgeous pink dust that lightly coats each chip.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • That is slightly earlier than — but partially overlaps with — this year’s Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, running July 10-19.
    Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
  • Recognizing that student cell phone use overlaps with multiple areas (including instruction, student well-being, safety and communication), the district sought to better understand how these priorities are perceived across the educational partner groups, according to a staff report.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • Membership covers access to One Medical’s 24/7 on-demand virtual care services, including video chats with licensed providers within minutes, and in-person primary care visits.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
  • It’s largely escaped detection outside the 617 area code, but NESN has stealthily developed arguably the most homegrown MLB crew on TV, so much so that just about everyone who covers the Sox was brought up within a 150-mile radius of Fenway Park.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
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“Overspreads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overspreads. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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