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as in extends
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 sits
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 sprawls
Coffered ceilings and Versailles parquet add to traditional elegance in the living room with seating space that sprawls out opposite a full bar.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Suites expand into living areas, while the Presidential Suite sprawls across a footprint only a Soviet office block could provide.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Tucked at the edge of the Medicine Bow National Forest, about 35 minutes west of Laramie, the Deerwood Ranch Wild Horse EcoSanctuary sprawls across approximately 4,700 acres.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
The bar sprawls over two buildings that face each other across the street, including a greenhouse-like annex that abounds in French wine and spirits.
—Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The residence, built in 2003, with six bedrooms and a total of 10 bathrooms, sprawls across 11,223 square feet of living space.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
In New Jersey, some were spotted over the Picatinny Arsenal, an active weapons research and development facility owned by the Army that sprawls across nearly 6,000 acres.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The studio sprawls across 330 acres of a former Army base in southern Atlanta that Perry acquired in 2015.
—CBS News, 7 Dec. 2024
Oil giant Phillips 66 announced in October that the century-old complex, which sprawls across 650 acres and produces about 8% of the state’s gasoline, would cease operations late next year.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Suites expand into living areas, while the Presidential Suite sprawls across a footprint only a Soviet office block could provide.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Tucked at the edge of the Medicine Bow National Forest, about 35 minutes west of Laramie, the Deerwood Ranch Wild Horse EcoSanctuary sprawls across approximately 4,700 acres.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
The bar sprawls over two buildings that face each other across the street, including a greenhouse-like annex that abounds in French wine and spirits.
—Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The residence, built in 2003, with six bedrooms and a total of 10 bathrooms, sprawls across 11,223 square feet of living space.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
In New Jersey, some were spotted over the Picatinny Arsenal, an active weapons research and development facility owned by the Army that sprawls across nearly 6,000 acres.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The studio sprawls across 330 acres of a former Army base in southern Atlanta that Perry acquired in 2015.
—CBS News, 7 Dec. 2024
Oil giant Phillips 66 announced in October that the century-old complex, which sprawls across 650 acres and produces about 8% of the state’s gasoline, would cease operations late next year.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprawls
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Most recent direct interpretation is Labubu creator Kasing Lung’s collaboration with LVMH’s luxury bag brand Moynat but bigger picture, luxury’s charm offensive extends from Glossier to Balenciaga—both of which transformed recent product launches into key-chain charm versions.—
Stephanie Hirschmiller,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses have a sportier look than the Oakley Meta HSTN glasses thanks to a wraparound design that extends its colorful lenses around a person's temples.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The company’s market cap sits at about $63 billion.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Identity sits at the heart of digital trust.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Every once in a while, Only Murders in the Building will shake things up with a one-off episode that diverges from the show’s usual style.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
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But Cynthia’s vision diverges sharply from industry norms.—
Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Dell’s downward-firing speakers, positioned underneath each side of the chassis, project decent sound quality if the laptop rests on a solid surface, not your lap.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Key Growth Drivers The narrative rests on several key factors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Everything in the universe radiates, pumping out heat.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Just as Queenz Eye’s fashion choices embrace contrast and individuality, their music radiates the same spirit of boldness and diversity.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
27 Aug. 2025
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But Bieber’s Rhode is the rare unicorn that straddles both worlds.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Packed with visual gags and a cast of gifted comedic actors, Maddie’s Secret straddles the line between comedy and melodrama, creating a wholly unique cinematic experience.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sinking the throttle forces the electric motor and engine to work together; the car then squats before alarmingly rocketing down the road while swapping cogs swiftly but smoothly.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Sprawls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprawls. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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