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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
Inside each camp, sprawls of rickety structures covered with olive-green military tarps housed anywhere from 500 to 3,000 people.
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Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
Its story sprawls more, and its villains are exclusively Brazilians acting against their fellow Brazilians.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
The primary suite sprawls over the entire third floor with a fireplace in the bedroom; two bathrooms outfitted in marble and wood; and a two-room closet and dressing area.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
The desert sprawls into the Mexican state of Sonora and on distant peaks, the sheriff’s deputies say, cartel scouts sit with binoculars watching their every move.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
His senior Great Dane, Monroe, sprawls out on the floor between the music and the old pulpit.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
The honor went to Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that sprawls north of Huesca, Spain.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Up a winding staircase (or the home’s elevator), the primary suite sprawls out over the entire upper floor, boasting dual offices, bathrooms, and walk-in closets, plus a fireplace and a private deck.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 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
Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
Its story sprawls more, and its villains are exclusively Brazilians acting against their fellow Brazilians.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
The primary suite sprawls over the entire third floor with a fireplace in the bedroom; two bathrooms outfitted in marble and wood; and a two-room closet and dressing area.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
The desert sprawls into the Mexican state of Sonora and on distant peaks, the sheriff’s deputies say, cartel scouts sit with binoculars watching their every move.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
His senior Great Dane, Monroe, sprawls out on the floor between the music and the old pulpit.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
The honor went to Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that sprawls north of Huesca, Spain.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Up a winding staircase (or the home’s elevator), the primary suite sprawls out over the entire upper floor, boasting dual offices, bathrooms, and walk-in closets, plus a fireplace and a private deck.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprawls
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As for Elite World Group’s partnership with Asia Kingston, this also extends to the development of tech gadgets, encompassing the likes of earphones, headphones, portable speakers, smartwatches and power banks.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The emphasis on friendship and common experiences extends into the respondents’ narrative preferences.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Naushon Island is the largest of the Elizabeth Islands chain, which sits between Buzzards Bay and Martha’s Vineyard.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The main level sits a couple of floors above the street and draws inspiration from classic midcentury-modern design, with natural grasscloth wallcoverings wrapping the living and dining rooms.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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This is where our brand of technical analysis diverges from the purists who focus on price only.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
6 Oct. 2025
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Powell’s cautious stance diverges from that of several colleagues on the Fed’s rate-setting committee.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Barring an injury-recovery miracle, Dalton is going to start this game as Young rests his problematic ankle.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Instead, that power rests exclusively with Congress, the brief said.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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In New York City, Anne Hathaway embraces Gigi Hadid at a gala, and Blake Lively radiates in all red.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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In Play Dirty, viewers can experience the effortlessness that Stanfield radiates.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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Six Flags is parent company to Carowinds, the 400-acre amusement park that straddles the border between the Carolinas.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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One of those pitchers straddles both challenges as a two-way player.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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Amina blows her mom a kiss and then flops down in her crib, pretending to be asleep.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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At one point, Alex comes over to recheck his map and, seeing Rizo attempt to analyze his work, flops over on the puzzle, causing Rizo to pause.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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The effortlessly cool shape sits low on the hips, with a shorter inseam that slouches through a subtle, flattering drape.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Sprawls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprawls. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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