spread
Example Sentences
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Word of the big paydays spread inside and outside the bank.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
That’s “the widest spread in history exceeding anything during the tech bubble,” Krinsky said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
She said these species spread fast in the garden, and quickly out-compete native species in the wild, overtaking important habitats like the Bluebell Woods and coastal turf.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Then there are more buy-now-pay-later services that people are taking advantage of as they spread out their spending on expensive items.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Tumbling mats had been spread out to cover part of the floor and I collapsed onto one of them.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
