overspread
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of overspread
before 1000; Middle English overspreden, Old English ofersprǣdan. See over-, spread
Example Sentences
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The winds will be fierce through the Central Valley, where air funnels easily between the coastal ranges and the Sierra Nevada, but will also overspread the Bay Area, Central Coast and Southern California.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2021
The Pacific jet stream, meanwhile, lifts farther north — allowing warm, moist air to overspread much of the United States and set the stage for storms.
From Washington Post • Feb. 25, 2021
"Poverty and disgrace," Hamilton wrote again, "would overspread a country which with wisdom might make herself the admiration and envy of the world."
From Salon • Sep. 19, 2020
An expression of whimsical wonderment and awe overspread his face as he drawled:
From Slate • Nov. 25, 2018
“I knew you from the description of poor dear Lucy; but——” She stopped suddenly, and a quick blush overspread her face.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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