spread
verb (used with object)
to draw, stretch, or open out, especially over a flat surface, as something rolled or folded (often followed byout ).
is spreading
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present progressiveof spread (3rd person singular).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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Often dubbed "visible mending" the trend is spreading from hobby crafters and community workshops, even drawing in fast-fashion brands and reaching the designer catwalks this year.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
A new option for heating and cooling is spreading across the U.S.: window heat pumps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
A dangerous wave of wildfires is spreading across the tropics, and the Amazon rainforest is now facing a growing crisis.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
If the high cost of energy is spreading throughout the economy, it would show up in core inflation readings.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
“Cholera is spreading through the region,” Tía Mazal adds.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
