spread
verb (used with object)
to draw, stretch, or open out, especially over a flat surface, as something rolled or folded (often followed byout ).
spreading
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present participleof spread.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A number of house were destroyed by a fire in Stourbridge, with officials saying it is thought the fire started in nearby grassland before spreading to a residential area.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
The researchers trained neural networks using videos that showed dye spreading through brain tissue over time.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
Flock surveillance cameras are spreading across the country.
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2026
Ackman told shareholders they could help by spreading the word.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
An icy cold was spreading in the pit of her stomach.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
