spread
verb (used with object)
to draw, stretch, or open out, especially over a flat surface, as something rolled or folded (often followed byout ).
will spread
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future tenseof spread.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Still, the key question for policymakers is how much of the increase in inflation reflects the direct impact of energy prices, and whether it will spread to other parts of the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
As that sinks southwards, chillier air will spread to all parts of the country bringing a colder feel to the weekend, though there will still be plenty of sunshine.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
A fresh source of worry is AI, which has already delivered a boost to growth in the U.S. and parts of Asia that it is hoped will spread to other parts of the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Should a fire start, there’s an increased risk that it will spread rapidly and send up a large vertical plume, which can result in erratic fire behavior, according to the weather service.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Provided that each victim thereby infects on the average more than one new victim, the bacterium will spread, even though the first host happens to die.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
