Synonyms of spreading (out)

spreading (out)

verb

present participle of spread (out)

as in stretching (out)

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stretching (out)
• expanding
• flaring (out)
• extending
• fanning (out)
• opening
• unfolding
• outspreading
• unfurling
• outstretching
• overspreading

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• closing
• contracting
• reducing
• folding
• compressing
• condensing
• compacting