- present participle of spread.
spreading
Example Sentences
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His zeal for spreading the written word launched him on a journey that would take him from the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., to combat zones in the Ardennes Forest of Western Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
This week is set to bring a change in the feel of the weather with above-average temperatures set to give way to cooler conditions spreading from the north.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
He contends that when hotels circulate synthetic fragrances through scent dispersion machines, they may be spreading toxic chemicals, potentially causing respiratory problems, headaches, skin irritation and gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and cognitive problems among vulnerable guests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Shiloh rejected suggestions she was spreading harmful misinformation, describing herself as a human rights advocate.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Because when the crowd turned back to the ocean, they saw that the poison tide was spreading through the water and slowly surrounding the island.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
