1
as in to extend
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
The suburbs sprawl for miles beyond the city's downtown.
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2
as in to stretch (out)
to rest with the arms and legs spread out
There's no feeling like sprawling out on your bed after a hard day's work.
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Recent Examples of sprawl
This focus, combined with automation solutions, will greatly benefit companies seeking to gain control of sprawling cloud environments.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
As in almost all things in this sprawling matter, Livley and Reynolds’ side vehemently disagree.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Tucked away on a sprawling 2.5-acre lot, this late 17th-century treasure seamlessly blends historic charm with modern livability.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
As spring officially arrives this weekend, the annual orchid show gets underway with a sprawling floral exhibition of vibrant colors, flowing waterfalls and thousands of Orchidaceae.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
As in almost all things in this sprawling matter, Livley and Reynolds’ side vehemently disagree.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Tucked away on a sprawling 2.5-acre lot, this late 17th-century treasure seamlessly blends historic charm with modern livability.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
As spring officially arrives this weekend, the annual orchid show gets underway with a sprawling floral exhibition of vibrant colors, flowing waterfalls and thousands of Orchidaceae.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprawl
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Holland and Sasser will be suspended for one game, and Stewart will be suspended for two games. Oklahoma City aims to extend its 10-game winning streak as the Thunder face off against the Detroit Pistons.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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When the federal tax return filing deadline is extended, there is no corresponding extension for the lookback period.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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In dueling lawsuits and PR missives, both sides offer scenarios that both overlap and diverge.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2025
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Young women and men appear to be diverging politically.—
Stephanie H. Murray,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
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In some temples, a monk’s duty is to sit inside one of the main halls and wait until the laity comes to receive offerings and give blessings.—
Brooke Schedneck,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2025
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Tray Feeders Tray feeders are flat platforms with bird seed in them that typical hang from a hook or sit on your deck.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
27 Mar. 2025
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In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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The potential is immense: Businesses can expand into new markets without facing financial roadblocks, while individuals can access their money without bureaucratic delays.—
Marc Sacal,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Early in her tenure, the studio made series of major independent film acquisitions at the Sundance Film Festival that ended up flopping in theaters.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The illusion appears to be working until the glue holding the toy together weakens, and the plastic barrel flops downward like a middle-aged Casanova after too many whiskeys.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2025
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The new retrospective is divided into seven chapters that showcase different thematic or formal aspects of Abercrombie’s career, including the miniatures and still lifes that are often overlooked.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Crockett made the comments while criticizing Democrats for becoming divided on the issue.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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At over six feet long, it’s got a serious presence—perfect for anchoring a living room or quietly radiating main character energy under a gallery wall.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
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As domestic stability gets wobbly in Turkey the destabilizing effect will radiate out to the neighboring countries, to the region and beyond.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Adorned with crocheted edges and festive tassels, this sunny hammock will be the best place to lounge on a lazy afternoon or stargaze on clear summer nights.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2025
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Named for Joséphine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoleon, who was known for her sophisticated sense of fashion and patronage of the arts, this first-floor suite has a king-size bed, a separate dressing room, and a living area perfect for lounging around.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Sprawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprawl. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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