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 The agency called the new installation, a sprawling tent complex that could hold up to five thousand people, Camp East Montana. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 The sprawling Utah monuments include stunning natural features and sites sacred to some Native American tribes. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 Gentle Native flute music is a constant companion in the hallways of the sprawling brown-stucco building, creating a sense of calm. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026 Gallup-McKinley, a sprawling district twice the size of Delaware, straddles part of the Navajo Nation and has the largest Native American student population of any public school district in the country. — Bryant Furlow, ProPublica, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sprawl

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprawl

Verb

Arizona extended its lead in the sixth after Tawa hit an RBI single to left and Perdomo drove in a run on a groundout to first.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
There were several security guards and metal detectors customers had to go through, which created a line extending out the Union Station doors.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

Definition of extend

Verb

David Perno hobbles from his golf cart to the bench at Clarke Central’s football field and sits to watch practice start.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
The new 6th Street Bridge, hailed as a civic landmark just steps away, was promptly stripped of its wiring by vandals and now sits pitch black at night.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of sit

Verb

Each path promises the same payoff, consistent cold-water immersion for recovery, stress management and mental resilience, but the setup costs, maintenance demands and daily user experience diverge sharply.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
The diverging fortunes of the poorest and wealthiest Americans has emerged as a key theme in the US economy, and experts say AI is playing a significant role.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of diverge

Verb

The legislation reflects the complexity of the crisis, combining a total of 47 proposals aimed at increasing housing supply, reducing costs and expanding access to affordable homes.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Air Force partnership expands The award extends Asylon’s collaboration with the Air Force beyond autonomous security operations, an area where its robotic platforms already support active missions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of expand

Verb

Nearby Seaside welcomes Acro and Tierras guests for beach trips, infinity pools with expert service, and plenty of lounging spaces and cafes/bars to choose from.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
The leg-covering length is a chic no-brainer for lounging in the grass.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 9 July 2026

Definition of lounge

Verb

Those tendrils are formed from plasma, or ionized gas, at temperatures in excess of a million degrees Fahrenheit, compared to the sun's visible surface, the photosphere, which radiates at about 9,932 degrees Fahrenheit (5,500 degrees Celsius).

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2026
Throw in an eye mask, too, as the yurts radiate with beams of early morning sunlight from the skylight.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

Definition of radiate

Verb

Raynaud, who was an All-Rookie Second Team selection last season, has been added to the roster after joining the team in Las Vegas, but the Kings chose to rest him Thursday.

— Jason Anderson July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
This style is designed to rest on the lip of a mug or teapot but may not be compatible with all cup sizes.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

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