as in to expand
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
let's spread the puzzle out on the floor and see what we've got
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Verb
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The Visual Media & Platform division, which includes anime and mobile content in Japan, also expanded.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025 -
Senate Bill 19, passed during the 2025 legislative session, expanded on a preexisting law that allowed parents to pull students from school for moral instruction one hour each week.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Buckeyes extended their record of being ranked in the preseason to 72 years.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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These two bars, one on each side of the frame, link the down tube to the seat tube and extend to form part of the rear triangle.—
JOHN TIMMER,
ArsTechnica,
12 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, the reservoir expansion plan is expected to open the canal to 15 more transits per day.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Our first major step is to open our flagship retail store in New York, a city that aligns with our brand’s style and international reach.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Bigger Inner Screen With Almost No Crease The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 features a 6.9-inch display when unfolded, which has slimmer bezels to reach the bigger screen size.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, though, the impact across the industry may take time to unfold.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Spread (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spread%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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