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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To the east, tropical humidity will reign, but desert air will overspread areas to the west.
From Washington Post • May 7, 2022
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
"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
“The worst of the storm will overspread the state later Monday night into Tuesday.”
From Washington Times • Jan. 31, 2016
“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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