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as in extended
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 sat
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 sprawled
Velvet curtains flank the floor-to-ceiling windows for some earthy contrast, while a long sectional sofa invites you to spend a relaxing night sprawled out in front of the TV.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
Cops responding to a call about an assault in progress found Freeman sprawled on the ground, bleeding from his chest wound.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
The lively event was sprawled out on the beach between 11th and 14th Streets on Ocean Drive.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Cruising thousands of feet above the ground, peering out of the airplane window at the world below, and pinpointing all of the green football, baseball and soccer fields sprawled below.
—Shaun Goodwin
may 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 May 2026
Masked guards stood outside entry gates to the processing complex, which sprawled across several blocks in an industrial port area.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Fatu was last seen holding the World Heavyweight Championship over Reigns, who was sprawled out on the mat.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
One viral Instagram clip posted by Pier 39 showed the sea lion sprawled across a dock while tourists gathered nearby to watch.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Not long into their humiliation of the Hawks, Jalen Brunson sprawled out for a loose ball.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
Cops responding to a call about an assault in progress found Freeman sprawled on the ground, bleeding from his chest wound.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
The lively event was sprawled out on the beach between 11th and 14th Streets on Ocean Drive.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Cruising thousands of feet above the ground, peering out of the airplane window at the world below, and pinpointing all of the green football, baseball and soccer fields sprawled below.
—Shaun Goodwin
may 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 May 2026
Masked guards stood outside entry gates to the processing complex, which sprawled across several blocks in an industrial port area.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Fatu was last seen holding the World Heavyweight Championship over Reigns, who was sprawled out on the mat.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
One viral Instagram clip posted by Pier 39 showed the sea lion sprawled across a dock while tourists gathered nearby to watch.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Not long into their humiliation of the Hawks, Jalen Brunson sprawled out for a loose ball.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprawled
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Georgia completely froze its gas tax in March for two months and has extended its freeze as the conflict with Iran continues.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
28 May 2026
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Some players stand to make more money, or at least have their contract extended sooner, by earning certain honors during specific seasons.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Levi Jones, a 33-year-old business owner, pulled up to Sacred Eye Tattoos in Hollywood last week and sat for eight hours getting a photorealistic black-and-white portrait of Mangione on his leg.—
Amanda Rosa,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The birthday boy and his big sister Sterling Skye, 3, each sat between one of their parents’ laps.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Both benchmark prices plunged on Monday, but Brent and WTI diverged sharply in early trading on Tuesday.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Massie is notably among the few Republicans that diverged from the party line on the matter of the war.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Caruso had one of the greatest games of his career, but everyone else flopped.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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As in most insurance company failures, PHL flopped for several reasons.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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From room to room walls are covered in blue block prints or hot-pink illustrations of pear trees, while floors are scattered with artisanal rugs and a collection of curios—a rooster statue, a floral dress form—is hidden all over.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Upon arrival, daytrippers are greeted with a sign highlighting 20 notable sights scattered throughout the island.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The fluffy black dog lounged on a dog bed near the couch in Landowski’s living room during an interview with the Star-Telegram.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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While posing for a photo in 1955, Monroe lounged on a carpet in a red brocade gown and black leather gloves.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Though the speeches didn’t seem to matter, the fans, known as ARMY, radiated palpable excitement in the stadium.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Katie Couric, 69, radiated in a strapless black gown with a voluminous trailing train.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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Video of Dick slouched over on a Los Angeles sidewalk circulated quickly.—
David Manheim,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
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Her wedge of baked Alaska slouched on the plate like a children’s book illustration meant to convey sadness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Sprawled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprawled. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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