1
as in to extend
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
The suburbs sprawl for miles beyond the city's downtown.
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2
as in to stretch (out)
to rest with the arms and legs spread out
There's no feeling like sprawling out on your bed after a hard day's work.
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Recent Examples of sprawl
This focus, combined with automation solutions, will greatly benefit companies seeking to gain control of sprawling cloud environments.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
As in almost all things in this sprawling matter, Livley and Reynolds’ side vehemently disagree.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Tucked away on a sprawling 2.5-acre lot, this late 17th-century treasure seamlessly blends historic charm with modern livability.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
As spring officially arrives this weekend, the annual orchid show gets underway with a sprawling floral exhibition of vibrant colors, flowing waterfalls and thousands of Orchidaceae.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
As in almost all things in this sprawling matter, Livley and Reynolds’ side vehemently disagree.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Tucked away on a sprawling 2.5-acre lot, this late 17th-century treasure seamlessly blends historic charm with modern livability.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
As spring officially arrives this weekend, the annual orchid show gets underway with a sprawling floral exhibition of vibrant colors, flowing waterfalls and thousands of Orchidaceae.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprawl
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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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Although their approaches diverged, both were central figures in the 1960s Pop Art movement.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The pan-European Stoxx 600 ended the session 0.15% lower with sectors diverging.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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Especially in television, but honestly in any context, to have the space and time to just sit and be.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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One by one, the speakers walked up to the small table early Wednesday, then sat and faced the panel of lawmakers in front of them.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
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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
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Several hours later, the judge expanded his order to prevent the Trump administration from deporting any migrants believed to be members of Tren de Aragua under the Alien Enemies Act.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Kraven the Hunter — Sony Marvel’s box office flop starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Russell Crowe — arrives on Netflix this week.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Gaga played Harley Quinn in the DC movie, which flopped at the box office and was panned by critics.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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The new retrospective is divided into seven chapters that showcase different thematic or formal aspects of Abercrombie’s career, including the miniatures and still lifes that are often overlooked.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Crockett made the comments while criticizing Democrats for becoming divided on the issue.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Here’s a breakdown by style: A soft cheese, such as a wheel of brie should be cut in wedges radiating from the center so that everyone gets an even piece including a piece of the rind.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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Step into an interior that radiates grandeur, featuring soaring ceilings and top-tier finishes.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The low-slung wood frame just begs to be lounged upon, while the white water-resistant cushions add a clean finish.—
Will Porter,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
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The clip starts with Smith lounging in a Thai hotel swimming pool.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sprawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprawl. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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