as in infectious
exciting a similar feeling or reaction in others
spreading enthusiasm that got our club rolling again
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as in disseminating
to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people
spread the news!
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as in applying
to put a layer of on a surface
we spread the fertilizer over the lawn evenly until it was fully covered
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as in circulating
to become known
once news of the war's end had spread, spontaneous celebrations broke out everywhere
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as in transmitting
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
living conditions that help to spread chicken pox
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as in separating
to go or move in different directions from a central point
the walls of the old barn spread under the weight of the snow on the roof
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as in increasing
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
dissatisfaction with the new administration is spreading rapidly
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Recent Examples of spreading
Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Travis Scott is spreading holiday cheer in his hometown of Houston!
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Center John Michael Schmitz and tackles Andrew Thomas and Joshua Miles were among the teammates to join in spreading the Christmas cheer and hosting the special shopping experiences.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
In November, with avian flu spreading, the agriculture and public health departments jointly issued information and guidance for consumers about milk safety, raw milk and the rules in Connecticut.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Despite December returns tending to continue the trend in place before the month begins, Santa Claus has been more resilient in spreading his cheer to Wall Street regardless of prior returns.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Livestock not native to the desert have grazed and trampled the plants tortoises like to eat, spreading unpalatable nonnative grasses in their wake.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Those kinds of shops, many independently owned, have been the lifeblood of both the sport and recreational side of running for more than 40 years, providing a sense of community and spreading their knowledge and passion to all levels of runners.
—Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 22 Dec. 2024
Protein pacing means spreading your protein intake throughout the day rather than consuming it all in one meal.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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The five-day strike began Friday and initially shut down Starbucks locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle before spreading to stores across the country to culminate on Christmas Eve.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Travis Scott is spreading holiday cheer in his hometown of Houston!
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Center John Michael Schmitz and tackles Andrew Thomas and Joshua Miles were among the teammates to join in spreading the Christmas cheer and hosting the special shopping experiences.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
In November, with avian flu spreading, the agriculture and public health departments jointly issued information and guidance for consumers about milk safety, raw milk and the rules in Connecticut.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Despite December returns tending to continue the trend in place before the month begins, Santa Claus has been more resilient in spreading his cheer to Wall Street regardless of prior returns.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Livestock not native to the desert have grazed and trampled the plants tortoises like to eat, spreading unpalatable nonnative grasses in their wake.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Those kinds of shops, many independently owned, have been the lifeblood of both the sport and recreational side of running for more than 40 years, providing a sense of community and spreading their knowledge and passion to all levels of runners.
—Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 22 Dec. 2024
Protein pacing means spreading your protein intake throughout the day rather than consuming it all in one meal.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spreading
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Second, dairy cows produce large amounts of the virus in milk, which is highly infectious.Kimberly Dodd, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
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Who possess enthusiasm for their subject matter is more than infectious, people capable of turning curiosity into inspiration.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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But the desire to break from traditional means of disseminating culture remained, as casual consumers began imagining an alternative to brick-and-mortar shopping and, with it, physical media.Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, police credited news outlets for disseminating the images and the tipster for recognizing the suspect and calling authorities.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Law school in Houston After applying to Texas Southern University in Houston, the school dean called him and told him frankly that the school needed to recruit more Latino people to justify its existence with a diverse student body to the state legislature.Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Jan. 2025
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Lexi Herrick Herrick after applying the Ilia Limitless Mascara.Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
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Rumors of a breakup and new relationship began circulating when Gerber was photographed with Hernandez in September 2024.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Jan. 2025
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That virus, which is related to RSV, has been circulating for decades, so many people have immunity against it.Rob Stein, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
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It was developed to address the need for a unified framework for transmitting electronic invoices to public authorities across the European Union.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Soft silicone creates a smooth surface for transmitting the vibrations, with 4 speeds and 4 patterns operated with ease via the 3-button controls.Beekman 1802, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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The objective is to rethink the way that end-of-life motorcycle equipment is handled, avoiding unnecessary waste by creating a sustainable and effective method of separating and recycling the plastics used to make helmets.New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
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Go for swiveling storage like this or rotating jewelry boxes, which are ideal for separating smaller pieces (like earring studs) at the top and larger pieces (like brooches) at the bottom.Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
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As president, Biden helped the country past the COVID pandemic, increasing the availability of testing and vaccines.Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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An increasing number of large and mid-size firms are reporting on their sustainability initiatives.Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Ignoring the problem or delaying action can exacerbate the damage, giving hackers more time to exploit your information.Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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There are far too many times when Duren is either out of place (usually drop coverage in pick-and-roll situations) or simply not giving enough effort defensively.Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Spreading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spreading. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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