overspreads

verb

present tense third-person singular of overspread
1
as in coats
to form a layer over the butter should evenly overspread the baking pan

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2
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
  1. coats
  2. overlaps
  3. covers
Verb
  • Adding the butter before the warm milk and cream coats the potato starches in fat, helping the mash stay smooth and creamy even after refrigeration.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 1 minute.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of coats
Verb
  • The ceremony honoring the business leaders overlaps with the awarding this week, separately, of Nobel Prizes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • That process overlaps with a pathway involved in mood and pleasure, which is implicated in depression.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of overlaps
Verb
  • The problem is that many business owners assume their personal auto policy fully covers these activities.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Before subscribing, compare the websites each service covers, its removal process, ongoing monitoring features and subscription costs.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of covers
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