fans (out)

verb

Definition of fans (out)next
present tense third-person singular of fan (out)
1
as in stretches (out)
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area the accordionist smoothly fanned out the bellows of his instrument as he played

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2
as in branches
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point most of the city's subway lines fan out from this central station

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans (out)
  1. extends
  2. radiates
  3. expands
  4. unfolds
  5. opens
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  • Its policies appear somewhat more aligned with what is in the Massachusetts ballot petition, as decriminalization extends beyond psilocybin to also include ibogaine, mescaline and dimethyltryptamine.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The piece flirts with themes of nature—bacchanalian horns, rumbles of summer thunder, floral harp flourishes—but extends past the physical.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of extends
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  • William Brenner radiates an uncompromising kind of confidence, from the shiny top of his balding skull to his professionally polished loafers.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Many people describe Quinn, who radiates positive energy and has an infectious smile, as the doyenne of LA’s art scene.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of radiates
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  • The movement vocabulary—rooted in popping, locking, and krump—expands into novel images, clear in form but ambiguous in meaning and emotional impact.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This new law expands coverage to employers with ten or more employees, down from the previous threshold of 25 employees, significantly broadening its scope.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of expands
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  • The biggest Oktoberfest in the world still unfolds in Munich, where the annual party draws some 6 million visitors over 16 days.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Beyond the fanciful iron entry gates and a petite courtyard perfect for parking scooters and bikes, a complicated layout unfolds over five floors and two conjoined buildings that include a series of internal courtyards and terraces, one of which has an 83-foot-tall rock-climbing wall.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of unfolds
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  • Inside, the grand foyer opens to a spectacular two-story great room, showcasing expert craftsmanship with a soaring cathedral ceiling and intricate beam work, a stone fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Night Cat Pop-up Camping Tent The Night Cat upgraded pop-up tent opens in three seconds and packs away much smaller than traditional models, thanks to a simple fold mechanism.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of opens
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“Fans (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fans%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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