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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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spreading (out)
  1. expanding
  2. extending
  3. opening
  4. unfolding
Verb
  • The practice is about expanding your field of vision before narrowing it.
    — Angela C. Hill, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But scientists can now tune proteins with surgical accuracy by expanding that toolkit with custom, synthetic building blocks.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of expanding
Verb
  • Skims has hired Tapestry veteran Natalie Buchberger as director of franchise for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, extending a recent run of leadership appointments as the shapewear and apparel company builds its international business.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Lamont’s budget director, Office of Policy and Management Secretary Josh Wojcik, wrote in an email to state agency heads that extending current benefits at least for one more year also would help ensure departments are properly staffed.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of extending
Verb
  • Another sign of Purdy’s confidence and command came in Australia during the season-opening win against the Los Angeles Rams, when Purdy found receiver Demarcus Robinson for a 39-yard touchdown, San Francisco’s first of the season.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Provis is officially opening to the public this weekend, aiming to provide dark academia vibes and competition-level coffee to the area.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of opening
Verb
  • The merger debate is unfolding as CSX is cutting roughly 1,100 maintenance-of-way jobs, according to a labor group.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The beauty of the landscape will sit alongside the cruelty unfolding among the characters.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of unfolding
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“Spreading (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spreading%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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