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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  • Sonoma and Napa Vineyards That Set the Stage For The Music And Wine Festival The wineries of Northern California offer a stunning backdrop for SIP events, each radiating its unique charm and inviting atmosphere, captivating visitors from all backgrounds.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • That's when the moon won't interfere with the display and the Taurus constellation, which is where the meteors seem to emerge – or radiate, according to Earth Sky, a website devoted to astronomy and Earth sciences.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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  • Study finds owners’ vaccine hesitancy can extend to pet dogs Nov. 11, 2023 Rabies is a disease that affects the brain and is rarely seen in humans, with the last such case in Fresno County occurring in 1992, said Fresno County Deputy Health Officer Dr. Trinidad Solis.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
  • While origin stories should be a staple in any business repertoire, stories should extend to client success, case studies and more.
    George Baker Sr., Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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  • But scientists didn’t figure out how to isolate, extract, and ingest pure DMT on its own until 1956, which branched the drug off from ayahuasca into its own history.
    Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
  • But its location in pricey Soho aims to branch outside of the Middle Eastern communities in Brooklyn and Queens.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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  • Her re-election sets Phoenix up to continue growing the burgeoning technology and health care industries, building sustainable infrastructure to combat climate change and expanding public transportation options.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The United States expanded a resettlement program for Afghan refugees in 2021 to include journalists and humanitarian workers who had helped the United States.
    Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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  • Each scene flows more briskly into the next, amplifying the joy and excitement of the ride all the way to its end.
    Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The Pinky Ring keeps the drinks flowing and music going all night long.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of flow
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  • Other elements derived from the Stuttgart carmaker include the dual-clutch transmission and VW Group components like the 4.0-liter V-8.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
  • These five are actually available below their book value: that is, the stock price is less than the figure derived from subtracting total liabilities from total assets.
    John Navin, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of derive
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  • Dorothy Dunn, who had studied several Native cultures, opened the first studio school at the Santa Fe Indian School in 1932.
    Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The fire department opened an arson investigation, which determined the fire was intentionally set.
    Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of open
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  • Europe, meanwhile, became more invested in Tunisia’s ability to stem the outflow of migrants than in supporting the country’s democratization.
    Sarah E. Yerkes, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
  • During her vice presidency, Harris was tasked with addressing the root causes of migration from Central America to stem the humanitarian crisis propelling families to travel north.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 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 1 Dec. 2024.

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