fan (out)

verb

Definition of fan (out)next
1
as in to stretch (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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2
as in to radiate
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fan (out)
  1. radiate
  2. extend
  3. branch
  4. expand
  5. flow
  6. derive
  7. open
  8. stem
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  • That's when the moon won't interfere with the display and the Taurus constellation, which is where the meteors seem to emerge – or radiate, according to Earth Sky, a website devoted to astronomy and Earth sciences.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Sonoma and Napa Vineyards That Set the Stage For The Music And Wine Festival The wineries of Northern California offer a stunning backdrop for SIP events, each radiating its unique charm and inviting atmosphere, captivating visitors from all backgrounds.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of radiate
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  • The company extended its Combination Period to March 22, 2025, with several stock redemptions occurring in connection with these extensions.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The weather service issued a a high surf advisory that was extended through 11 a.m. Saturday, and a coastal flood advisory along much of the Bay coastline, set to run through 1 p.m. Sunday.
    Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of extend
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  • But its location in pricey Soho aims to branch outside of the Middle Eastern communities in Brooklyn and Queens.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Pinching mums encourages them to branch more, which gives a fuller appearance and, eventually, more flower heads.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of branch
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  • Her re-election sets Phoenix up to continue growing the burgeoning technology and health care industries, building sustainable infrastructure to combat climate change and expanding public transportation options.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The United States expanded a resettlement program for Afghan refugees in 2021 to include journalists and humanitarian workers who had helped the United States.
    Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of expand
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  • Each scene flows more briskly into the next, amplifying the joy and excitement of the ride all the way to its end.
    Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The Indian government issued new rules in 2020 that modified how foreign direct investments could flow into India, with the not-so-secret aim of limiting Chinese investment.
    Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of flow
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  • The original data was derived from the Terra Property Trust Inc. 6.00% Notes due 2026 quarterly 10-Q report dated November 8, 2024.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Cannabis refers to all products derived from the plant Cannabis sativa, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of derive
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  • First opened in 1970 as a product of the Chicano movement, the Denver school — now shuttered — taught its youth about Latino history and traditions.
    Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The department’s Office of Civil Rights opened an investigation into Owasso Public Schools in March following a complaint from the Human Rights Campaign, the country’s largest LGBTQ advocacy organization.
    Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of open
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  • During her vice presidency, Harris was tasked with addressing the root causes of migration from Central America to stem the humanitarian crisis propelling families to travel north.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Europe, meanwhile, became more invested in Tunisia’s ability to stem the outflow of migrants than in supporting the country’s democratization.
    Sarah E. Yerkes, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of stem
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“Fan (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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