OUTSPREADS Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

outspreads

verb

present tense third-person singular of outspread

as in extends

to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area when it outspread its wings, a pteranodon would have had a wingspan in excess of 20 feet

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Applegate’s willingness to share her experience has brought attention to an issue that extends far beyond any one person’s diagnosis.

— Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
But the versatility of the color doesn’t end with clothes; the beauty of camel extends to accessories, making even the smallest details feel luxe.

— InStyle, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of extends

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Alabama facility expands production Lockheed Martin broke ground on an expansion of Building P-20 in Troy that will add 47,000 square feet of manufacturing space.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
His comments come as Mastercard expands its involvement in digital assets, including through its acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK, which was completed in August.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of expands

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Tao Okamoto, meanwhile, lends a gentle intensity to Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s All of a Sudden, which opens in theaters on November 25.

— Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
The 3,230-square-foot space, which opens on Saturday, spans two floors with the ground level meant to resemble a living room.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of opens

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The Day unfolds across a single day, as police stumble across a bank robbery mid-heist, and the criminals barricade themselves inside.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Philippe said the costume helps convey the character's emotional journey as the story unfolds.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

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