sprawl
verb (used without object)
to be stretched or spread out in an unnatural or ungraceful manner.
sprawling
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present participleof sprawl.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Many of the 100 items selected from the 90,000 housed in the David Bowie Centre, which was built to contain the sprawling archive, have never been seen in public.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
De La Cruz’s campaign office is a former restaurant space on a state highway in Weslaco, a sprawling town just east of McAllen.
From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026
Unobstructed mountain views set the tone in the sprawling primary suite, which includes a spa-worthy bathroom featuring a double vanity and sky-high ceilings.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
The navy is just one part of a sprawling network of maritime forces whose unpredictable operations have flummoxed Beijing’s opponents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Braced a foot against the jamb and pulled so hard her hands slid off the knob and she went sprawling.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
