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as in to disseminate
to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people
spread the news!
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as in to apply
to put a layer of on a surface
we spread the fertilizer over the lawn evenly until it was fully covered
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as in to circulate
to become known
once news of the war's end had spread, spontaneous celebrations broke out everywhere
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as in to transmit
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
living conditions that help to spread chicken pox
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as in to part
to go or move in different directions from a central point
the walls of the old barn spread under the weight of the snow on the roof
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as in to increase
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
dissatisfaction with the new administration is spreading rapidly
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as in dinner
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment
they really know how to put out a good spread
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as in expansion
a wide space or area
a vast spread of land just waiting to be settled
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as in distance
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
a spread of nearly 100 miles between farms
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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 spread
Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The zoonotic virus can spread between animals and people, mostly fruit bats and pigs, with mild to severe symptoms from fevers to brain infection and death, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Ernie Suggs, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
The rapid spread of media altered by artificial intelligence, much of which shows Pretti collapsing in the seconds after he was shot, has clouded key details of the shooting on social networks.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
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Dollop filling over; spread into an even layer.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The zoonotic virus can spread between animals and people, mostly fruit bats and pigs, with mild to severe symptoms from fevers to brain infection and death, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
Many African Americans watching protests calling for easing restrictions meant to slow the spread of the new coronavirus see them as one more example of how their health, their safety and their rights just don't seem to matter.
—Ernie Suggs, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
The rapid spread of media altered by artificial intelligence, much of which shows Pretti collapsing in the seconds after he was shot, has clouded key details of the shooting on social networks.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spread
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The diamond quilt pattern and contrasting corduroy collar will distinguish it from your other light layers.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Outfit every bedroom with a Love’s Cabin quilt while the sale is hot, or check out these other great on-sale sets at Amazon below; all picks are under $100 and have top ratings.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie had dinner with her daughter Annie and son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, on Saturday evening, Nanos told The New York Times.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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She was dropped off at home by in Catalina Foothills just north of Tucson by her family after having dinner with them.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Howard, who had served as a second lieutenant with the Ninety‑Second Division, 366th Infantry in France during World War I, accused President Truman of using the Cold War to justify a sweeping peacetime expansion of America’s global military footprint.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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India is positioning itself as the testbed where energy infrastructure meets AI expansion.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Included in the batch were records concerning some of Epstein's famous associates, including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Britain's Prince Andrew, as well as email correspondence between Epstein and Elon Musk and other prominent contacts from across the political spectrum.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Included in the batch were records concerning some of Epstein’s famous associates, including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Britain’s Prince Andrew, as well as email correspondence between Epstein and Elon Musk and other prominent contacts from across the political spectrum.—
Eric Tucker,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Moreover, the bottle had only ever moved between Burgundy and Bordeaux, a driving distance of roughly 300 miles.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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These figures position the platform for regional travel, heavy logistics, and emergency response missions that exceed typical urban air taxi distances.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Layering pieces like a coverlet or cozy blanket with a fluffy poly fiber fill can help create a cloud-like final layer.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Add a quilt or coverlet at the foot of the bed for extra warmth, then finish with a mix of accent pillows in plush fabrics like velvet, chenille, or knit.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Construction Safety award nominations open An annual awards banquet to celebrate construction excellence and safety is returning to Merrillville, where builders and project owners will gather in May to recognize last year’s achievements, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The league’s annual banquet reveals the winners of the MVP award, offensive/defensive players of the year, rookie of the year and coach of the year, among others.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Located on Siesta Key near downtown Sarasota on the state's west coast, this kid-friendly beach has a wide expanse of soft, powdery white, quartz-crystal sand that somehow doesn’t get hot in the Florida sun.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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It’s perfectly situated for wanders down the beautiful expanse of Flamand beach or hikes to the highest point of the island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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