as in to extend
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area when it outspread its wings, a pteranodon would have had a wingspan in excess of 20 feet

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Verb
  • Ray and his friend were sentenced to 10 days of pre-trial detention, which was previously extended to April 24.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • In rare cases, legislative changes could extend the window.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • That’s the plan at the 49ers’ facility where workers are tearing out the lone artificial surface field in preparation of expanding the team’s grass practice fields.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In 2024, the league took concrete steps in that direction, expanding the number of international roster spots from five per team to seven.
    Asli Pelit, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • Patterson is set to enter the transfer portal when the second cycle opens on Wednesday.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
  • In the premiere, Joel’s therapy session opens with Joel complaining once again about Ellie freezing him out, until Gail cuts him off.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Since this unfolded, Tuplin has seen people on the street, gone to yoga or visited the coffee shop, and has been showered with lots of hugs and thank-yous.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Wharton described watching the ordeal unfold through her window on the flight.
    Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Body camera footage shows the officer was the first to outstretch his arms toward McAlpin while McAlpin’s arms remained by his side.
    Holly Yan, Melissa Alonso and Caroll Alvarado, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Verlander is now set to cash in with a multi-year deal, one that may outstretch what Houston is willing to spend.
    Michael Shapiro, Chron, 22 Nov. 2022
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“Outspread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspread. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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