spread
verb (used with object)
to draw, stretch, or open out, especially over a flat surface, as something rolled or folded (often followed byout ).
spreading
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present participleof spread.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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It didn't take long for the plan to bear fruit, with larger fish finding a home in the protected area and then spreading into the neighbouring waters.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
These relationships suggest that a lineage of giant madtsoiid snakes originated on the Indian subcontinent before spreading into other parts of the world.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
That depends on whether pressures from higher energy prices and the AI investment boom are spreading into the broader economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
According to Natural England, external, causes for the decline include the introduction of grey squirrels from the USA and Canada from 1876 spreading the squirrelpox virus, which is fatal to the red squirrels only.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
The geese flew high over the ships, and soon all they could see was water spreading to the horizon in every direction.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
