spread (out)

verb

Definition of spread (out)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spread (out)
  1. expand
  2. extend
  3. open
  4. unfold
Verb
  • The agreement with Kyoto Fusioneering will expand existing work on next-generation gyrotrons — devices that generate high-power microwaves used to heat the plasma.
    — Ian King, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Guests celebrating special occasions or those just living the good life can choose the Ritz-Carlton Suite, which offers spacious living, ocean views, and can be further expanded.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of expand
Verb
  • Agencies should extend eligibility windows for career development awards, and universities should adjust promotion timelines and protect trainees.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The upscale vibe extends to chic beachfront cafés, refined cocktail lounges, boutique retailers, and galleries featuring local designers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of extend
Verb
  • One bedroom opened onto a private patio overlooking the woods.
    — Heather Senison, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The backstory Hotel Nikko San Francisco opened in 1987 under the ownership of Takenaka Corporation, one of Japan’s largest architecture and engineering firms, and is part of the Okura Nikko Hotels portfolio.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of open
Verb
  • The Associated Press attended both services as the dramatic split-screen unfolded.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The emergency appeal to the high court came in the fast-moving legal battle unfolding in the run-up to Tuesday's elections.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of unfold
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“Spread (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spread%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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