SPRAWL Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

sprawl

verb

Definition of sprawl

as in to extend

to extend outwards from or as if from a central point The suburbs sprawl for miles beyond the city's downtown.

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as in to stretch (out)

to rest with the arms and legs spread out There's no feeling like sprawling out on your bed after a hard day's work.

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Recent Examples of sprawl There will be little shortage of traditional yacht-world indulgence, from a sprawling beach club and spa to helicopter transfers and a 230-foot shadow vessel laden with toys. — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2026 Republicans had held the sprawling seat, which reaches from part of San Antonio out along the border, since 2015. — Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026 Picture pool days sprawled out on your outdoor sofa with one of these demure pillows propping up your latest read. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026 The highlight of Leo’s trip will certainly be his return to Peru and especially his diocese of Chiclayo, including the sprawling midsize city in northern Peru near the Pacific Coast. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sprawl

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Verb

Polling suggests that opposition to continuing the war extends into the Republican electorate.

— Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2026
Cutter Gauthier scored for the Ducks to extend his goals streak to eight games.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Nov. 2026

Definition of extend

Verb

But the end of daylight saving time also means an earlier sunset, which doesn't always sit right with people.

— Amanda Callahan, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
In this room, with white carpet, marble arches and marble skirting, church members sit and quietly meditate or pray beneath a crystal chandelier.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of sit

Verb

The behavior of a chaotic system such as Earth’s weather—and perhaps the brain itself—can only be calculated so far in advance before infinitesimal initial changes magnify to dramatically diverge from expectations.

— Dan Garisto, Scientific American, 12 Nov. 2026
And by then, the two airlines entered the pandemic with diverging strategies.

— Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of diverge

Verb

Automotive analyst Automotive analyst Felipe Munoz said that although the Cybertruck has been called a failure because of its poor sales, electric pick-ups from Ford and others have also flopped in the US market.

— Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
In fact, the only previous cinematic encounter was the unfortunate 2003 live-action version with Mike Myers that flopped critically and at the box office, winning a pathetic 10 Razzie nominations as one of the worst pictures of that year.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of flop

Verb

The loss helps expand the Democratic majority in the Assembly that could reach a record not seen since the 1850s.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2026
Commission members are advancing a number of ideas to expand the role RESCs play in meeting Connecticut’s education goals.

— Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of expand

Verb

However, in the images shot by Liv Liberg, rather than showing the models having fun as the party takes place, creative director Alessandro Michele presented them lounging and resting in an antique palazzo once the event is over.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
Outside, Jonathan Pol, of Porter, and Bradley Basila, of Chesterton, lounged in camp chairs while greeting voters.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of lounge

Verb

The City of Angels star proved otherwise by uploading several photos of herself in her younger years, followed by a video of herself radiating from the inside and on the outside today.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
Even appliances that don’t have an open flame, such as toasters and slow cookers, can radiate enough heat to ignite nearby materials.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of radiate

Verb

The nearly 1,000-foot-long vessel, once the fastest ocean liner in the world, will now rest on the seabed and provide a new habitat for marine life.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Tonight, the Knicks are on the second night of a back-to-back after hosting Milwaukee on Tuesday, while the Cavaliers come in rested.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

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