spread
verb (used with object)
to draw, stretch, or open out, especially over a flat surface, as something rolled or folded (often followed byout ).
are spreading
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present progressiveof spread.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"They are spreading rumours all over the neighbourhood that I sold my husband."
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Flock surveillance cameras are spreading across the country.
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2026
Novel racket sports like padel are spreading; the small central city of Hebi has built around 1,600 pickleball courts and has roughly 300,000 pickleball players, according to state television.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
A growing number of deadly West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes are spreading rapidly across Southern California and local officials are urging residents to take action to ward off a bite.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
“I agree. Take care. Your words are spreading a net at your feet.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
