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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for outspread
Verb
  • 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
  • This commitment extends to the culinary experience, where local ingredients and flavors take center stage.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The potential is immense: Businesses can expand into new markets without facing financial roadblocks, while individuals can access their money without bureaucratic delays.
    Marc Sacal, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Now studying to become a nurse, Zipporah plans to open a clinic in her community and take out another loan to ensure her clinic has a reliable water supply.
    Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
  • That leaves Rodón opening the season Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium followed by Fried, who the Yankees signed to an eight-year, $218 million deal, and Marcus Stroman, who was ticketed for the bullpen when camp started and none-too-pleased about it.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But the bloodshed that unfolded March 6-10 in Latakia and Tartous represents a frightening escalation.
    Chris Massaro, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The shooting unfolded outside Latinas Sports Bar in a strip mall, Houston Police Department Assistant Chief James Skelton said during a news conference in front of the establishment, which was cordoned off with police tape.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology created a minuscule folding quadcopter that can outstretch its arms and get airborne within one second.
    Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2015
  • 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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Outspread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspread. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!