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)
Verb
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The surface of the sun, which has a temperature of 6,000 °C, radiates most strongly in the visible spectrum.—
Jayson Stewart,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2025 -
These homes radiate timeless charm, ideal for those seeking sophistication rooted in antiquity. 2.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Bressler added that the partnership, which didn’t extend to the second round, has generated about 750,000 social media impressions and a 30% uptick in website traffic and signups for Formula Bot.—
Mark J. Burns,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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This commitment extends to the culinary experience, where local ingredients and flavors take center stage.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
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Fonfara also owns Capitol Sign LLC, a former billboard company that the senator said has since branched into other business ventures, including consulting for DBS Energy, a business involved in solar work regulated by PURA.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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The environment has branching paths that take you to new locales and boss fights.—
Jordan Minor,
PCMAG,
4 Mar. 2025
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The analyst believes that Costco has the opportunity to expand its warehouse footprint further.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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The film, which expanded to top markets including LA, Boston, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Seattle and Phoenix, was still the highest-grossing pic at several top theaters including the Somerville Theatre and the Avalon Theatre in DC.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Conversation flowed into dinner, where the crowd discovered another accessory waiting for them: a luggage tag, ready for the next trip.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
14 Mar. 2025
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The river flows at a steady pace, making for a relaxing tubing experience that is good for families or large groups.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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The original data was derived from the Cognition Therapeutics Inc. annual 10-K report dated March 20, 2025.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
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Come for the deadly mysteries, stay for the familial love triangles, abandonment issues, and fish-out-of-water comedy derived from the identity theft of an identical twin.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Southern Distilling Company in Statesville, about 45 minutes north of Uptown, recently opened a speakeasy inside its distillery.—
McKenzie Rankin,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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French luxury retailer Printemps officially opened its first U.S. store this week in the city’s Financial District.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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The problem stems largely from the structure of Proposition 13.—
Bill Fulton,
The Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2025
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The market’s confidence in AbbVie stems primarily from exceptional growth in its immunology portfolio, specifically Skyrizi and Rinvoq.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Fan (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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