spread out
phrasal verb
spread out; spreading out; spreads out
1
: to open, arrange, or place (something) over a large area
He spread out the map on the table.
He spread the cards out on the table.
The cards were spread out across the table.
2
: to be open, arranged, or extended over a large area
The city is spread out over a wide area.
3
: to move (parts of the body) outward or away from each other
Spread your arms out.
There's no room on the couch to spread yourself out.
4
: to divide up (something) over a period of time or among members of a group
They spread the work out among the committee members.
The course is spread out over two semesters.
5
: to move apart from the other members of a group especially to search an area
The police spread out to search the area faster.
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With a Chapter 13, payments can be spread out, however the overall cost is a lot more.
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Morgan-Monroe State Forest spread out nearly 25,000 acres over Morgan and Monroe counties.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Nov. 2024
The home’s two-story facade spreads out wide, with expansive wraparound porches on both the upper and lower floors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
This investment will be spread out among updates to laser projectors, immersive sound systems and seating updates, as well as enhancing concession offerings and adding family entertainment options like bowling and arcades.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Morgan-Monroe State Forest spread out nearly 25,000 acres over Morgan and Monroe counties.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Nov. 2024
The home’s two-story facade spreads out wide, with expansive wraparound porches on both the upper and lower floors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
This investment will be spread out among updates to laser projectors, immersive sound systems and seating updates, as well as enhancing concession offerings and adding family entertainment options like bowling and arcades.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Spread out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spread%20out. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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