as in infectious
exciting a similar feeling or reaction in others
spreading enthusiasm that got our club rolling again
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as in disseminating
to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people
spread the news!
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as in applying
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 circulating
to become known
once news of the war's end had spread, spontaneous celebrations broke out everywhere
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as in transmitting
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
living conditions that help to spread chicken pox
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as in separating
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 increasing
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
dissatisfaction with the new administration is spreading rapidly
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Recent Examples of spreading
Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Migrating birds may also be a culprit for spreading the virus, Clifton said.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Within hours, Osito was appearing on international broadcasts and spreading across social media, transforming the bicycle-riding dog into one of the World Cup’s most charming viral stars.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
The upper stage from a commercial Chinese rocket that launched last week has broken apart in space, spreading debris in a heavily trafficked part of low-Earth orbit home to the International Space Station and a significant portion of SpaceX’s Starlink broadband network, Ars reports.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2026
Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
However, La Ruche takes a different approach and, rather than spreading its limited floorspace across a conventional layout, stacks its living spaces vertically like a tower.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2026
One is a ball of energy, spreading joy and excitement with every announcement on set.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
The effort decided to focus on spreading tiny reflective silica microspheres on the ice.
—Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Verb
Gojko Culibrk Cellphone videos captured thatch-roof structures engulfed in fast-spreading flames across the beachside resort.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Migrating birds may also be a culprit for spreading the virus, Clifton said.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Within hours, Osito was appearing on international broadcasts and spreading across social media, transforming the bicycle-riding dog into one of the World Cup’s most charming viral stars.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
The upper stage from a commercial Chinese rocket that launched last week has broken apart in space, spreading debris in a heavily trafficked part of low-Earth orbit home to the International Space Station and a significant portion of SpaceX’s Starlink broadband network, Ars reports.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2026
Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
However, La Ruche takes a different approach and, rather than spreading its limited floorspace across a conventional layout, stacks its living spaces vertically like a tower.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2026
One is a ball of energy, spreading joy and excitement with every announcement on set.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
The effort decided to focus on spreading tiny reflective silica microspheres on the ice.
—Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spreading
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Lynn's infectious personality and ongoing quest for selfies made her someone that everyone wanted to know, and her sharp wit kept readers coming back for more.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The traveler was infectious while passing through Los Angeles County, potentially exposing others at LAX and the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Last month, Superior Court Judge Gassia Apkarian found that the ads violated California’s false advertising law by disseminating public statements about the disposal of property — specifically vehicle donations — that were misleading by omission.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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The channels for packaging and disseminating information about the environmental and performance benefits of cotton apparel have evolved as well.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The lawyer of the future may increasingly resemble an architect, physician, or strategic advisor whose value lies not in generating work product but in validating, interpreting, and applying expertise.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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But when a friend who turned 15 started applying for work, Njea had to be honest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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The same rumors that started last summer about schools loading up on transfers are circulating again this summer.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Bobrovsky reportedly wants a lengthy deal — numbers circulating are a six-year deal paying an average of $7 million per year.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
Verb
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However, unlike previous information technologies, AI is not merely storing information or transmitting it.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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People who travel internationally or live in group settings are at higher risk of transmitting and acquiring infectious diseases.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The challenge for investors is separating technical pressure from fundamental weakness.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The Grammy-winning rapper, 41, filed for divorce from his podcaster wife, 46, on May 18 after separating May 9, according to a divorce filing obtained and reviewed by the USA TODAY Network on June 15.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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In the study, which analyzed data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health collected between 2021 and 2024, researchers say that despite numerous state-level bans on kratom across the nation, its use is at an all-time high and is increasing.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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These whales face increasing threats from climate change and human activity.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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Ahead, experts share their go-to methods for propagating a lemon tree the right way.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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The young tender stems are also perfect for propagating.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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“Spreading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spreading. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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