FANS (OUT) Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

fans (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of fan (out)

as in stretches (out)

to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area the accordionist smoothly fanned out the bellows of his instrument as he played

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as in branches

to extend outwards from or as if from a central point most of the city's subway lines fan out from this central station

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The root ball boundary or the outer edge of the soil-and-root mass typically extends from the main stem to just beyond the edge of the foliage.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Of course, Oaxaca's appeal also extends beyond the plate, with colorful colonial architecture, bustling markets, centuries-old churches, and a flourishing art scene.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Definition of extends

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As the sun expands, gravitational tides act like a subtle brake, slowly draining Earth's orbital energy and pulling the planet inward.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026
The package expands the Air Force’s layered defenses against small unmanned aircraft.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

Definition of expands

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Her high ponytail worn to Wimbledon, however, feels like a playful departure—one that radiates serious Sporty Spice vibes without sacrificing an ounce of royal polish.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 2 July 2026
This way, the whole surface area of each droplet radiates away heat.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 11 June 2026

Definition of radiates

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Episode three opens with Daemon and Caraxes, flanked by Ulf on Silverwing and Hugh on Vermithor, meeting Lord Ormund Hightower’s host in an open field.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
On Sundays, Kenyon opens the gates of his homestead to kids from Cherbourg, and anyone else who wants to ride bulls.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of opens

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Applying mulch directly against plant stems traps moisture, leading to rotting and other issues.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
That prediction stems in part from his expectation that technology companies will crank up their prices as their products become more essential to companies like Allianz.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 July 2026

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