1
as in extends
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
The suburbs sprawl for miles beyond the city's downtown.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in sits
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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of sprawls
The studio sprawls across 330 acres of a former Army base in southern Atlanta that Perry acquired in 2015.
—
CBS News, 7 Dec. 2024
Oil giant Phillips 66 announced in October that the century-old complex, which sprawls across 650 acres and produces about 8% of the state’s gasoline, would cease operations late next year.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
In one, a gray-haired woman sits, about to darn a sock, in a bookstore aisle; in another, a dazed, shirtless man sprawls on the ground, surrounded by a menacing crew.
—The New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2024
The 2,400-acre resort sprawls over 70 charming neighborhoods with over 1,000 vacation rentals just right for Thanksgiving getaways.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
CBS News, 7 Dec. 2024
Oil giant Phillips 66 announced in October that the century-old complex, which sprawls across 650 acres and produces about 8% of the state’s gasoline, would cease operations late next year.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
In one, a gray-haired woman sits, about to darn a sock, in a bookstore aisle; in another, a dazed, shirtless man sprawls on the ground, surrounded by a menacing crew.
—The New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2024
The 2,400-acre resort sprawls over 70 charming neighborhoods with over 1,000 vacation rentals just right for Thanksgiving getaways.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprawls
Verb
-
This clustering of female influence extends powerfully into global finance and policy.Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
The difference is a processing step that extends shelf life without changing the integrity of the ingredients.Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Heritage Square sits within Brixmor’s larger, 555,000-square-foot Westridge Court, where in 2021 the REIT completed updates on the facade, lighting, parking lot, sidewalks, landscaping and signage.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
-
City currently sits 20th in the new 36-team group Champions League format, with only the top eight progressing automatically to the round of 16.Matias Grez, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Only his luggage now rests in a watery grave.Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
-
On the left side, there’s a multifunction button next to the main speaker unit, while on the right, there are power and volume controls and a rubber hatch that hides the USB-C port on the module that rests behind your ear.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
This pride radiates into customer interactions, where employees go above and beyond to create memorable experiences.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
The truth is out, the lies are old (2024) radiates both texture and depth, meticulously woven from an eclectic mix of materials, including linen, lurex, rope, cotton, nylon, and wool.Salomé Gómez-Upegui, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The mysterious artifact came to light in the vicinity of Bashplemi Lake in Georgia, a transcontinental country that straddles the boundary between Eastern Europe and West Asia.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
-
Coal ash from the Powder River Basin, which straddles Wyoming and Montana, has the lowest average concentration of elements but more than 70% can be extracted.Laura Paddison, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near sprawls
Cite this Entry
“Sprawls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprawls. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share