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
Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Travis Scott is spreading holiday cheer in his hometown of Houston!
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Center John Michael Schmitz and tackles Andrew Thomas and Joshua Miles were among the teammates to join in spreading the Christmas cheer and hosting the special shopping experiences.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
In November, with avian flu spreading, the agriculture and public health departments jointly issued information and guidance for consumers about milk safety, raw milk and the rules in Connecticut.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Despite December returns tending to continue the trend in place before the month begins, Santa Claus has been more resilient in spreading his cheer to Wall Street regardless of prior returns.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Livestock not native to the desert have grazed and trampled the plants tortoises like to eat, spreading unpalatable nonnative grasses in their wake.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Those kinds of shops, many independently owned, have been the lifeblood of both the sport and recreational side of running for more than 40 years, providing a sense of community and spreading their knowledge and passion to all levels of runners.
—Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 22 Dec. 2024
Protein pacing means spreading your protein intake throughout the day rather than consuming it all in one meal.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
The five-day strike began Friday and initially shut down Starbucks locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle before spreading to stores across the country to culminate on Christmas Eve.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Travis Scott is spreading holiday cheer in his hometown of Houston!
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Center John Michael Schmitz and tackles Andrew Thomas and Joshua Miles were among the teammates to join in spreading the Christmas cheer and hosting the special shopping experiences.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
In November, with avian flu spreading, the agriculture and public health departments jointly issued information and guidance for consumers about milk safety, raw milk and the rules in Connecticut.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Despite December returns tending to continue the trend in place before the month begins, Santa Claus has been more resilient in spreading his cheer to Wall Street regardless of prior returns.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Livestock not native to the desert have grazed and trampled the plants tortoises like to eat, spreading unpalatable nonnative grasses in their wake.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Those kinds of shops, many independently owned, have been the lifeblood of both the sport and recreational side of running for more than 40 years, providing a sense of community and spreading their knowledge and passion to all levels of runners.
—Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 22 Dec. 2024
Protein pacing means spreading your protein intake throughout the day rather than consuming it all in one meal.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spreading
Adjective
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State health officials estimated less than 1% of cases — fewer than 10 — are actively infectious.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Vega brought an infectious attitude to the team that finished the year 24-1 and wound up No. 1 in the nation in the MaxPreps rankings.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
Verb
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But normalizing hate and then disseminating antisemitism in a facility owned by the taxpayers of Miami Beach, after O Cinema conceded the 'concerns of antisemitic rhetoric,' is unjust to the values of our city and residents and should not be tolerated.—
Marni Rose McFall,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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In 1746, authorities investigated Grierson for disseminating Jacobite pamphlets.—
Alexandra Cox,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Portuguese coach will be allowed in the dugout for his side’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Manchester United on Thursday due to the sanction only applying in French competitions.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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After applying, work the alkalizing product into the top 6 inches of soil with a rake, shovel, or tiller, and then deeply water the area to activate the product.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rumors of a breakup and new relationship began circulating when Gerber was photographed with Hernandez in September 2024.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
8 Jan. 2025
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That virus, which is related to RSV, has been circulating for decades, so many people have immunity against it.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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It was developed to address the need for a unified framework for transmitting electronic invoices to public authorities across the European Union.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Soft silicone creates a smooth surface for transmitting the vibrations, with 4 speeds and 4 patterns operated with ease via the 3-button controls.—
Beekman 1802,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The objective is to rethink the way that end-of-life motorcycle equipment is handled, avoiding unnecessary waste by creating a sustainable and effective method of separating and recycling the plastics used to make helmets.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Jan. 2025
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After separating from Anderson and filing for divorce on April 8, Blanchard rekindled her relationship with Urker.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The team, however, is not increasing season-ticket prices in the upper level, per the spokesperson.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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Those in his position often pride themselves on insulation, increasing efficiency or an Ivy League education, a few foundations around which the Houston Astros have constructed their golden era.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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In Denver, Burden could immediately start on the outside opposite Courtland Sutton, giving the team a dynamic receiver duo.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article National City leaders came under fire two years ago for giving themselves $100,000 each to spend annually in their districts.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Spreading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spreading. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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