SPREADS Synonyms: 248 Similar and Opposite Words

spreads 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spread

as in disseminates

to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people spread the news!

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as in applies

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 circulates

to become known once news of the war's end had spread, spontaneous celebrations broke out everywhere

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as in transmits

to cause (something) to pass from one to another living conditions that help to spread chicken pox

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as in parts

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 increases

to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number dissatisfaction with the new administration is spreading rapidly

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spreads

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noun

plural of spread

as in quilts

a decorative cloth used as a top covering for a bed bought a brightly colored spread for summer

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as in dinners

a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment they really know how to put out a good spread

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as in expanses

a wide space or area a vast spread of land just waiting to be settled

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as in ranges

the distance or extent between possible extremes the spread of grades was from 15 to 79 on that quiz

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as in distances

the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects a spread of nearly 100 miles between farms

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Recent Examples of spreads

Verb

If these agents can book accurately, respect budgets and manage the small headaches, the behavior change spreads into other categories fast. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026 The Constitution spreads power among three branches and grants each an ability to check the others. — Dan Lipinski, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026 Temperatures will begin climbing Thursday again as the upper-level ridge strengthens and warmer air spreads into the northeast. — CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 Infants too young to be vaccinated and people who cannot receive immunizations for medical reasons can be particularly vulnerable when the virus spreads into communities with high vaccination rates. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 The springy, Pepto pink jelly spreads easily on the skin and sinks in instantly, so no sticky or tacky feel. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026 Word spreads, first around Westish and then across the country. — Malcolm Forbes, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026 That’s why polio spreads fastest in places without clean water or good sewer systems. — Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 The 24-piece box comes with miniature jars of jams and spreads like fig and cardamom, caramel and dark chocolate, rhubarb and strawberry, apricot and honey, and more. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

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Suddenly corporate bonds priced for a super low yield environment at record-tight spreads didn't look so appealing and spreads began to widen. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 Related Stories With 2,000 souls on board, the stakes are high and suspicion spreads, as the mission turned murder investigation slowly transforms into a global security crisis. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 Editors sampled the spreads side by side, scoring them on taste, texture, and overall experience using a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026

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For its fifth edition, PhMuseum Days 2026 disseminates a programme of exhibitions, screenings, talks, workshops and independent publishing across the city of Bologna, under the artistic direction of Giuseppe Oliverio.

— PhotoVogue, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
But the way social media disseminates words and images means that young people often share the same cultural icons and influences in ways unimaginable 50 years ago.

— Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026

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For the collection, the mill applies a special cleaning process to cotton that removes 80 percent of impurities.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
The California Department of Education clarified that a waiver the district received only applies to the 80% staffing rule and does not extend the three-year spending deadline, meaning unexpended funds revert to the state.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

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Modern facilities can use closed-loop cooling, where water circulates through the system rather than being continually consumed and discharged.

— Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Russell tends to stay in the kitchen while Yvette circulates through the room.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

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The Roadster features a steer-by-wire yoke that electronically transmits steering inputs.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
The components connect to a custom wristwatch-type electronic unit that processes the signals, transmits them wirelessly to a computer and stores the measurements on a microSD card.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

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Its patchwork patterns are reminiscent of antique quilts with plenty of Southern charm, and they’re printed and stitched in sections along the length of the quilt.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Better Homes & Gardens Stripe Chambray Quilt Cotton quilts typically have three layers; the two thin outer layers can wick away moisture and provide a cooling effect, which is why this chambray quilt is the perfect summer layer for your bed.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026

Definition of quilts

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Still other ultraprocessed foods – including sauces, condiments and ready-to-heat dishes like frozen dinners – show no consistent links to people’s health one way or the other.

— Garrett M. Broad, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
However, this is a far cry from earlier times when lawmakers met regularly, participated in spirited and substantive policy discussions, enjoyed informal dinners and even carpooled back home during congressional breaks.

— John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026