spread (out)

verb

Definition of spread (out)next
as in to expand
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area let's spread the puzzle out on the floor and see what we've got

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spread (out)
  1. expand
  2. extend
  3. open
  4. unfold
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
  • 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
Definition of expand
Verb
  • Holland and Sasser will be suspended for one game, and Stewart will be suspended for two games. Oklahoma City aims to extend its 10-game winning streak as the Thunder face off against the Detroit Pistons.
    — Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The renewal extends a relationship between Fox and 20th TV Animation that goes back decades, when the two units were part of the same company prior to Disney’s acquisition of Fox assets.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of extend
Verb
  • According to the complaint, about $40 million of the $367 million needed to build NRG Stadium—which opened in 2002—came through the sale of PSLs.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The rock act lands its highest debut on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart, where Rush 50 opens at No. 5.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of open
Verb
  • Deep in the heart of Southeast Asia’s tropical rainforests, a marvel of nature unfolds daily — a story of explosive heroism that redefines sacrifice.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The shooting unfolded the night of March 7 at Carteret St. and Broadway, near a McDonald’s and a White Castle not far from the Passaic River.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of unfold
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“Spread (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spread%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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