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
  • Those options reportedly include tighter economic sanctions and expanding restrictions on Iranian trade.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • At a hearing last week, as Assembly committee discussed measures including eliminating the $750 million cap, allowing above-the-line expenses, expanding eligibility, and extending the sunset date.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of expanding
Verb
  • What began as a story about unique color and individuality has evolved into a broader expression of personal style, extending into some of life’s most meaningful moments.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The uptrend line extending from the early 2025 low through the early 2026 low.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of extending
Verb
  • The Wildcats struggled from outside in making just one of 13 three-pointers in the opening 20 minutes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Pugsley said neighbors stepped in to help, opening their home on higher ground.
    — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of opening
Verb
  • Again, the offseason is unfolding on a very typical timeline.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Greer has also been embroiled in the unfolding infidelity and national security scandal around Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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