SPREADS Synonyms: 248 Similar and Opposite Words

spreads 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spread

as in disseminates

to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people spread the news!

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as in applies

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 circulates

to become known once news of the war's end had spread, spontaneous celebrations broke out everywhere

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as in transmits

to cause (something) to pass from one to another living conditions that help to spread chicken pox

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as in parts

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 increases

to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number dissatisfaction with the new administration is spreading rapidly

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spreads

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noun

plural of spread

as in quilts

a decorative cloth used as a top covering for a bed bought a brightly colored spread for summer

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as in dinners

a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment they really know how to put out a good spread

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as in expanses

a wide space or area a vast spread of land just waiting to be settled

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as in ranges

the distance or extent between possible extremes the spread of grades was from 15 to 79 on that quiz

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as in distances

the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects a spread of nearly 100 miles between farms

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Recent Examples of spreads

Verb

The infection spreads when diseased black-legged ticks, often in their young, nymph state, bite unlucky hosts, including humans. — Clarissa Brincat, Scientific American, 8 Nov. 2026 Measles spreads through the air and through respiratory droplets, like those released when someone sneezes. — Rebecca Smullin Dawson, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026 At Space Center Houston, Galaxy Lights lights up rockets and spacecraft, while downtown’s City Lights Holiday Magic spreads across 11 locations, including an outdoor ice rink at Discovery Green. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026 Measles is caused by a virus that spreads in the air and settles on surfaces, according to the Mayo Clinic. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026 The announcement comes as opposition to data centers spreads across the US, in response to massive projects that have begun development and construction, frequently with little or no input from local residents. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026 In the morning, just as dawn’s light spreads across the island, Lea McCauley finally closes her eyes. — Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026 Consider planting a columnar English oak (Quercus robur ‘Fastigiata’), which slowly grows to 50-60 feet tall but spreads just 10-20 feet wide. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2026 Serrano spreads a thin layer of plain Greek yogurt under the avocado base after toasting. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 31 Oct. 2026

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Inside, interiors marry beauty and coziness—think a charming living room for long evenings in front of the fire, a sophisticated kitchen for big breakfast spreads and shared cooking, and a deep soaking tub for relaxing in. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026 Warsh pointed to widening credit spreads for some assets as evidence that investors are becoming more selective. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026 At the same time, high-yield borrowing costs have climbed around 90 basis points to 7%, with spreads widening by 94 basis points to 354 basis points. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026 Double-page spreads are especially rough, shrinking the text bubbles to the very edge of readability. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026

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For its fifth edition, PhMuseum Days 2026 disseminates a programme of exhibitions, screenings, talks, workshops and independent publishing across the city of Bologna, under the artistic direction of Giuseppe Oliverio.

— PhotoVogue, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
But the way social media disseminates words and images means that young people often share the same cultural icons and influences in ways unimaginable 50 years ago.

— Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026

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Modern facilities can use closed-loop cooling, where water circulates through the system rather than being continually consumed and discharged.

— Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Russell tends to stay in the kitchen while Yvette circulates through the room.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

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In fact, studies show that caffeinated coffee increases colon contractions by 60% more than plain water.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 10 Nov. 2026
The issue has become increasingly important as the rapid expansion of AI increases demand for electricity across the country.

— Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of increases

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Its patchwork patterns are reminiscent of antique quilts with plenty of Southern charm, and they’re printed and stitched in sections along the length of the quilt.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Better Homes & Gardens Stripe Chambray Quilt Cotton quilts typically have three layers; the two thin outer layers can wick away moisture and provide a cooling effect, which is why this chambray quilt is the perfect summer layer for your bed.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026

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Every piece in the house comes with a story, and Dirand heard many of them over years of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners with the couple.

— Lucas Oliver Mill, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026
She’s been photographed with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (no relation) at banquet dinners and golf resorts, clinking wine glasses and even leaving an event with him in the same car.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026