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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Verb
  • So c’mon, Bron; pull a couple of those Cleveland coats out of storage and give yourself one more real chance in Minnesota.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
  • This gel-like substance coats your gut and binds to cholesterol, preventing it from entering your bloodstream.
    Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Chagyrskaya 64 has a second cavity, which overlaps a groove in the side of the tooth that looks like trademark evidence of picking.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers invasive species, space phenomena, scientific studies, natural disasters and trending news.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • Elsewhere, Lirian Santos brings Brazilian soccer-fashion crossover from London, Papa Pincus turns Arsenal-fan obsession into running comedy, Bi Goes covers São Paulo matchday energy, and Skiper raps over highlights from Monterrey.
    Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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“Overspreads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overspreads. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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