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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Analyst’s Take Broadcom's VMware strategy prioritizes monetizing the existing customer base over expanding it.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025 -
Originally introduced in 2016, this sporty model has already been released in a handful of different configurations, but VC decided there was room to expand.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Aug. 2025
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The takeover and occupation of the largest city in northern Gaza, which Netanyahu said is one of the last Hamas strongholds, will require the Israeli military to bring in 60,000 more reserve troops and extend the service of another 20,000, in addition to those already called up.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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Evacuation orders and warnings were in place for both Deschutes and Jefferson counties, and were extended to just outside Sisters and along Highway 126 on Aug. 24.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Electric vehicle sales: Tesla opens first Kentucky store, selling EVs directly.—
Olivia Evans,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Netflix House in Philadelphia will open Nov. 12, 2025 at the King of Prussia Mall, and the house in Dallas will open Dec. 11 at Galleria Texas.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Aug. 2025
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Kayla remembers the adrenaline flooding in as the scene unfolded.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Additional ambassadors will be announced as the summer unfolds, with the brand hosting consumer activations in hotspots nationwide.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 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 3 Sep. 2025.
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