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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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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 spectrums
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
Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Thanksgiving spreads simply feel incomplete without it.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
The virus spreads through respiratory droplets and is most common in children.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
The virus is initially transmitted to people from fruit bats and spreads among humans through contact with the bodily fluids of infected people, according to the WHO.
—Robert Hart, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
At-the-money calendar spreads like this one are most profitable if the stock lands at the strike price on the expiration date.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
An estate of some 3,400 square meters (36,600 square feet) spreads from the property’s private dock along a 200-meter protective seawall frontage and up into a dark green bucolic glade of trees.
—Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The hair loss then spreads away from the center, eve to the entire scalp in some instances.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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Russian mercenaries on back foot as violence spreads Meanwhile, Russian mercenaries who arrived in Burkina Faso almost a year ago have failed to bring calm to the country and are at least partially being pulled out to help Moscow in its war against Ukraine, the assessment adds.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Thanksgiving spreads simply feel incomplete without it.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
The virus spreads through respiratory droplets and is most common in children.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
The virus is initially transmitted to people from fruit bats and spreads among humans through contact with the bodily fluids of infected people, according to the WHO.
—Robert Hart, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
At-the-money calendar spreads like this one are most profitable if the stock lands at the strike price on the expiration date.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
An estate of some 3,400 square meters (36,600 square feet) spreads from the property’s private dock along a 200-meter protective seawall frontage and up into a dark green bucolic glade of trees.
—Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The hair loss then spreads away from the center, eve to the entire scalp in some instances.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spreads
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The Supreme Court has not yet considered a case centered on the rights of transgender students under Title IX, which applies to most K-12 schools and colleges.Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Recent media reports have suggested Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is planning to hike capital gains tax (CGT) — which applies to the profit investors make on the sale of an investments — with The Guardian saying the levy could jump to 39%.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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This important step increases the excitement around women's soccer in Egypt, especially with the participation of Al-Ahly and Zamalek, who will participate for the first time since the launch of the first edition of the Egyptian women’s soccer league in the 1998/1999 season.Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Daily, year-round use of SPF is key, Lee says, especially since the risk of skin cancer increases with age as UV damage accumulates.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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This fantastic residency not only features two nights of special dinners, but there’s an interactive cooking demo and lunch on Wednesday, November 27th.Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Under his leadership, Bridges is the only restaurant in the state to host two dinners to benefit the James Beard Foundation.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
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After its massive renovation last year, the iconic hotel gives Wes Anderson vibes and exudes Old Hollywood glamour.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Proposition 135 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that gives the Legislature more authority to determine the length of a state of emergency and new power to shape what a governor can do during that time.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Their desirability rises as their price goes up, and these achieve investment status.Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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Ocean Sun has developed a flexible floating rig that rises and falls with the waves.New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
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These expansions come amid the increasing popularity of Obamacare with record enrollment for individual coverage purchased on exchanges under the ACA in part because tax credits have continued and been enhanced to more Americans under the Biden-Harris administration.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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In our interview, Hauser discusses the origins of Free Rein, its recent milestones, including major retail expansions and high-profile partnerships, and his vision for the brand’s future.Dave Knox, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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The imagery conveys a sense of humankind’s littleness, struggling on, against the backdrop of a wider natural world which is indifferent to their hopes and dreams.Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Taking bits of information and piecing them together to make informed decisions conveys strength and stability during times that are anything but.Jacob Kupietzky, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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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
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As the program expands, O'Brien’s priority is ensuring that every single experience is consistently excellent for the patient.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Spreads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spreads. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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