spreads (out)

present tense third-person singular of spread (out)
as in extends
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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Verb
  • Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and showrun by Amar Kaushik, the film extends the franchise’s mythology while introducing new folklore, humor and emotional depth.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Since this difference extends to Taiwanese computer keyboards, my initial ignorance became a translation opportunity.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
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  • The quantum computer at the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center in San Sebastian expands the region’s embrace of the technology that started years ago—one that has also served to unite scientists across the continent.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Harrison Dickinson’s feature directorial debut expands to more than 100 runs nationally on 10/17.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
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  • Once all spots are sold, the breaker opens the box live online, revealing which cards go to which participant based on the predetermined assignments.
    Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The elevator opens to the foyer, where 12-foot ceilings and polished stone floors lead into the massive great room, stretching 80 feet long; there’s plenty of room to accommodate a trio of lounging and dining areas.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
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  • And while hotel ballrooms are a popular option, there’s a certain type of magic that unfolds with a full buyout.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
  • His latest novel in English, , unfolds in a single sentence and reflects anxieties about rising fascism in Europe.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Spreads (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spreads%20%28out%29. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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