How to Use spread out in a Sentence

spread out

phrasal verb
Definition of spread outnext
  • The rest of the tickets were spread out from game to game.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 June 2024
  • Keep in Mind The bulbs are very spread out, with 15 on the 48 foot string.
    — Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Remove the plant from the plastic and spread out the roots.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2024
  • And not all at once — the cuts will be spread out over two years.
    — Melvin Backman, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Just make sure to use a larger pan to spread out the seeds.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2023
  • For Huck, having room to spread out (and rooms with doors) was key.
    — ELLE Decor, 16 Aug. 2023
  • To the left of the jeans, the red lining of a red jacket is spread out like a rag for cleaning the floor.
    — Annie Ernaux, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
  • It's spread out over five floors and also hosts a jazz café.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • One of the challenges here in our country is that a lot of us are spread out.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 12 July 2024
  • But unlike a lot of areas in the park, they’re quite spread out and well spaced.
    — Maggie Downs, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
  • So Carlsbad spread out the scoring and raced to a 77-55 win, thrilling a large home crowd.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024
  • How to Get Around While Antiparos is quite small, things are spread out.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2024
  • The foot high plants spread out to almost 20 inches so give them room to grow.
    — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2024
  • And other officers in the back spread out to get a clear view.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Have a game plan in place so these bigger jobs are spread out throughout the month.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2024
  • The vibe: Gold's Lone Star District spot has plenty of space to spread out and get work done.
    — Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 31 July 2024
  • As long as there is enough food and enough wine and enough dessert and enough space to spread out, people will do the rest.
    — Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
  • By the 1840s, people had spread out to make their homes in Over-the-Rhine and suburban Mount Auburn.
    — Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2024
  • When these hatches are widespread, the bass spread out as well.
    — Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 6 June 2024
  • Arms tend to pump harder and spread out wider for balance.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and spread out in an even layer.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Uber and Lyft are available in the greater Washington, D.C. area, and there are taxi stands spread out across the city.
    — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2023
  • It’s just spread out over too many episodes, its tension watered down by the length.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
  • The owner's car was parked at the trailhead and search teams spread out on the ground and in the air to locate the missing female.
    — Gina Martinez, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Look for a round or square toe box that allows plenty of room for your bunion and toes to spread out.
    — Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The world spread out before him, waiting to be embraced.
    — Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 4 May 2023
  • What's the key to ensuring the dough is easy to handle and doesn't spread out too much while baking?
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024
  • There was a skip in my step, as all the city’s possibilities spread out in front of me.
    — Geena Rocero, SELF, 26 June 2023
  • Hunting for them throughout the day slows down their eating and spreads out the portions.
    — Yolanda Wikiel, wsj.com, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The winds begin to broaden and spread out to match the areas where heat is being released.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'spread out.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: