outspread

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈspred How to pronounce outspread (audio)
Definition of outspreadnext
as in to extend
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outspread
  1. extend
  2. expand
  3. open
  4. unfold
  5. outstretch
Verb
  • He was set to retire in January, however, the ongoing conflict has extended his term.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Several school districts in the Kansas City metro have extended their closures and virtual days into Wednesday, after a blizzard swept through the area over the weekend.
    Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of extend
Verb
  • The Malayalam feature marks KVN’s entry into the language as the production house continues expanding its pan-Indian footprint.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Republican lawmakers are still hashing out what will be included in the first reconciliation package, although most expect the bill to be primarily focused on extending or expanding 2017-era tax cuts, at a minimum.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of expand
Verb
  • Actor Jamie Lee Curtis opened her appearance on The Tonight Show last night speaking about the devastating fires in California.
    Andrew Limbong, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Nora Mac’s, a traditional Irish pub and restaurant, opened quietly in late December in Ballantyne.
    Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of open
Verb
  • Stay informed with the latest news, analysis and official statements as events unfold.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Today, the app operates in 22 states and 1,476 counties, and has developed a sophisticated system to monitor events like the one still unfolding across the Los Angeles area.
    Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of unfold
Verb
  • Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology created a minuscule folding quadcopter that can outstretch its arms and get airborne within one second.
    Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2015
  • Verlander is now set to cash in with a multi-year deal, one that may outstretch what Houston is willing to spend.
    Michael Shapiro, Chron, 22 Nov. 2022
Definition of outstretch
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