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as in to coat
to form a layer over
the butter should evenly overspread the baking pan
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Recent Examples of overspread
Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 May 2025
Snow is expected to overspread the region between 7 and 11 a.m. on Thursday.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
Up to 3 feet of snow will be possible in the Cascades, and snow will overspread the northern Rockies through the weekend.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
After a few days break, bitter Arctic cold will overspread much of the north-central U.S. Wednesday, while the East Coast sees heavy rain and thunderstorms from a potent storm.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Rain will overspread the area overnight, with areas southeast of I-71 getting the highest coverage.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 May 2025
Snow is expected to overspread the region between 7 and 11 a.m. on Thursday.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
Up to 3 feet of snow will be possible in the Cascades, and snow will overspread the northern Rockies through the weekend.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
After a few days break, bitter Arctic cold will overspread much of the north-central U.S. Wednesday, while the East Coast sees heavy rain and thunderstorms from a potent storm.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overspread
Verb
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The Pan Make sure the Bundt pan is thoroughly coated with baking spray—not cooking spray.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Pour the marinade over and turn the tofu to coat.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Maybe a persona of boastful anger has something in common, and the two persona vectors overlap.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Gaudí’s secular and sacred impulses overlapped.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The agency could likely generate comparable revenue from thinning smaller trees in truly overgrown areas.—
John P. O’Brien,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Neural highways that once buzzed with activity are becoming quiet country roads, rarely traveled and slowly overgrown.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His team accused Whatley of distorting the facts to cover for his support of federal policies that reduced funding for local police.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Parking is available for $23 a day at an uncovered lot and $28 a day in a covered garage.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Idaho clinic also anticipates state lawmakers to pursue plans to oust Planned Parenthood as a covered provider under Medicaid.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Overspread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overspread. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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