is spreading
- present progressive of spread (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic foodborne illness, is spreading across the U.S., with more than 1,000 infections being reported.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
Even then, the office tries to avoid engagement with whoever is spreading it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
“This is a productivity‑driven environment, much like the 90s were, and productivity is spreading across sectors,” said Nancy Tengler, chief executive of Laffer Tengler Investments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
The heat is spreading from continental Europe where an extremely intense hot spell has developed.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Who knows how this cracked plague is spreading.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
