spread
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Standard deviation is a measure of how spread out data points are around the average.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Treasury yields tell you the price of money, while credit spreads — the spread between yields on corporate debt and Treasurys with the same duration — tell you whether something is breaking.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
The rapid spread illustrates a new normal in the U.S., where falling vaccination rates have made more communities vulnerable to the highly infectious disease that the country declared eliminated more than 25 years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
They include providing bread everyday, without spread, and offering two portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Shame spread over Gingersnipes, the feeling as heavy as an iron cloak.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Carter is also more than a photographer who has shot fashion spreads for Vogue, Valentino and Ralph Lauren, or whose portraiture has been featured on the covers of Essence and GQ.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
The disturbance spreads outward, potentially traveling long distances before reaching the coast.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
Distillation, a vector by which powerful AI spreads, has been a focus of U.S. attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
"If underground fire spreads and can no longer be controlled, the losses are enormous."
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Sweat spreads across his face, even though the day is cool.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
He was in his garden sunbathing when flames started spreading towards his house on Gorleston Road in Warstock, Birmingham, on 13 August.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
And in June, in an unprecedented move in Latin America, a Brazilian court tightened regulations on digital platforms regarding their role in spreading disinformation and hate speech.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said this month that he does not see energy spreading into other prices.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Memes, some of them gruesome and offensive, began spreading rapidly.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
The girls had already told Rae Ellen, no doubt, and Albert wouldn’t be shy about spreading the word.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
Vocabulary lists containing spread
NAEP Test Words
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Journalism
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"When Cultures Meet"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
