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as in extending
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 sitting
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 sprawling
The sprawling heat dome will linger over the East, particularly the I-95 corridor, and peak by Friday, just in time for the long Fourth of July weekend.
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Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
The sprawling northern territories clear to the Rocky Mountains and beyond transferred to Mexican control.
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Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Planning rules in Mayfair now limit new-construction flats to just over 2,000 square feet, making Caudwell’s sprawling apartments—some as large as 16,000 square feet—effectively impossible to replicate today.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
During the late 1980s and early 1990s, the sprawling complex just north of Kingston housed as many as 77 stores and businesses, including Kmart, JCPenney, Sears, and a bustling food court.
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Lisa Wong MacAbasco,
Vogue,
27 June 2026
The World Cup is in a bit of a lull right now, as the chaos of the sprawling group stage, with its communal good vibes, gives way to the business end of the tournament.
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Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Within ambient rap, a sprawling SoundCloud terrain that’s almost solely dictated by vibes and melody, suckrball stands out as a lyrically vivid bloodletter.
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Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Jurors saw video from the brothers’ final stop in which Kevin shoved Brandon, sending his brother sprawling onto the floor.
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Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Options for accommodations at the sprawling property include beachfront cottages and The Cloister, a historic palazzo designed by Addison Mizner (of Palm Beach fame).
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Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
The sprawling northern territories clear to the Rocky Mountains and beyond transferred to Mexican control.
—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Planning rules in Mayfair now limit new-construction flats to just over 2,000 square feet, making Caudwell’s sprawling apartments—some as large as 16,000 square feet—effectively impossible to replicate today.
—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
During the late 1980s and early 1990s, the sprawling complex just north of Kingston housed as many as 77 stores and businesses, including Kmart, JCPenney, Sears, and a bustling food court.
—
Lisa Wong MacAbasco,
Vogue,
27 June 2026
The World Cup is in a bit of a lull right now, as the chaos of the sprawling group stage, with its communal good vibes, gives way to the business end of the tournament.
—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Within ambient rap, a sprawling SoundCloud terrain that’s almost solely dictated by vibes and melody, suckrball stands out as a lyrically vivid bloodletter.
—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Jurors saw video from the brothers’ final stop in which Kevin shoved Brandon, sending his brother sprawling onto the floor.
—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Options for accommodations at the sprawling property include beachfront cottages and The Cloister, a historic palazzo designed by Addison Mizner (of Palm Beach fame).
—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprawling
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The rock band, which consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, released a statement shortly after the incident, extending their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.
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And the financial burden is extending beyond the young workers clamoring for independence.
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Trump had campaigned on restricting birthright citizenship, arguing that the citizenship clause had been misinterpreted, and attended the April 2026 oral arguments in a first for a sitting president.
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Team mentality spurs decisions The A’s were sitting at 40-44 heading into Tuesday, three games out of the American League West lead and 2 1/2 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot.
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Amid the government’s heated rhetoric, our data shows public opinion on immigration in one of the country’s reddest agricultural states is diverging from national politics and may even be at odds with federal policy.
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After losing Saint Pepsi to trademark law, DeRobertis and future funk took diverging paths—the former towards nu-disco and synthpop, the latter towards a new artistic disposition made up of anime girls and neon colors.
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This lacecap hydrangea dazzles with electric blue flowers atop compact, sturdy stems that resist flopping in the garden.
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Plus, the minuscule fines, when they are applied, aren't going to deter millionaires from flopping to get cheap free throws.
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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This diverse, global podcast journalism is vital for informing creators, advertisers, and the expanding audience, reflecting podcasting's evolving identity and widespread appeal.
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The primary to represent the upstate New York district, which stretches from the Canadian border to straddling the northern Albany suburbs, became increasingly bitter as Constantino and Smullen threatened legal action against each other over claims made during the campaign.
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The show struggles with tonal consistency, too, awkwardly straddling the genres of revenge epic, dark comedy and domestic drama.
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That same feel-good factor is radiating in Mexico and Canada, with the three host nations unbeaten after two games each, combining for extremely strong vibes across matches and fan festivals.
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In one engraving from van Deventer’s manual, his arm is shown inserted into an empty uterus almost up to the elbow, the engraver’s close, texturing lines transforming his hand into a radiating light within a cavernous female darkness.
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Mahayahay Elementary School, located in the province of Davao Occidental, shared footage on social media showing frightened students squatting on the ground and then scurrying away when a canopy roof collapsed during the quake.
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Corvette, particularly, feels outside of it all, as a woman who dreams of being a designer herself but is currently squatting in a closed fast food chicken shop and being haunted by a boulder of debt (like, literally).
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“Sprawling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprawling. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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