fan (out)

verb

Definition of fan (out)next
1
as in to stretch (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 to radiate
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 fan (out)
  1. radiate
  2. extend
  3. branch
  4. expand
  5. flow
  6. derive
  7. open
  8. stem
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  • During the shoot, Carter radiated confidence in a captivating high-fashion wardrobe, including dresses from Jean Paul Gaultier by Simone Rocha, Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani and Alexander McQueen.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The 12-minute spectacle radiated an unmistakable swagger, serving as a heartfelt love letter to her hometown.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of radiate
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  • This school year, the CIF Southern Section extended competitive equity beyond football and basketball to playoffs in all sports.
    Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Trump had called for the federal debt ceiling to be removed or extended to 2029, neither of which featured in Friday's legislation.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of extend
Verb
  • From Firewatch to Her Story, branching interactive storylines are becoming increasingly prominent in big games, and Twine developers have certainly had success elsewhere in the field.
    Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
  • There are entire sections of the game that omit the gunplay, instead relying on subtle gadgets, branching dialogue trees, and creative problem solving to progress.
    Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of branch
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  • Republican lawmakers are still hashing out what will be included in the first reconciliation package, although most expect the bill to be primarily focused on extending or expanding 2017-era tax cuts, at a minimum.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The Malayalam feature marks KVN’s entry into the language as the production house continues expanding its pan-Indian footprint.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of expand
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  • One big danger was the Nolichucky River, which flows from Western North Carolina, beginning where the North Toe and Cane Rivers meet.
    USA TODAY Graphics team, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
  • After all, a little prep ensures your holiday spirit flows as smoothly as the champagne in your glass.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of flow
Verb
  • Mexican Names for Baby Girls Luna The name is derived from Roman mythology where Luna was the goddess of the moon.
    Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Part of Punk’s straight-edge lifestyle and persona is derived from his challenging childhood.
    Erica Marrison, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of derive
Verb
  • Waffle House, 326 S. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet; 819 S. Cumberland Street, Lebanon; 380 State Route 109, Lebanon: All locations open 24 hours. Gourmet Donuts, 3993 B, N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet: To open 6 a.m.-noon, owner Tony Chou said.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The narrow route, first opened by the U.S. in 1914, allows cargo vessels to travel between the American continents rather than having to circumnavigate them, reducing transit times.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of open
Verb
  • As a result, several nationally prominent institutions had to impose large-scale budget cuts to stem the red ink.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Telegram may have blocked Russian state media channels in the EU in order to stem increasing amounts of pro-Kremlin propaganda being spread in some nations, including Poland, the Czech Republic, and Italy.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of stem
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“Fan (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.

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