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spread

[spred] / sprɛd /
NOUN
expansion, development; extent
Synonyms
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advance advancement dissemination escalation increase spreading transmission
STRONG
compass diffusion dispersion enlargement expanse extension period profusion proliferation radiation ramification range reach scope span stretch suffusion sweep term transfusion
Antonyms
STRONGEST
halt stop
STRONG
abridgment compression decrease extreme reduction
WEAK
stagnation suppression
NOUN
outlay of food, meal
Synonyms
STRONG
array banquet blowout dinner feast lunch repast
VERB
open or fan out
Synonyms
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circulate cover develop disperse escalate expand extend flow increase lay multiply proliferate reach set spray stretch
STRONG
arrange array bloat broaden cast coat daub diffuse dilate diverge enlarge flatten gloss lengthen lie mushroom open overlay paint pervade prepare radiate settle smear sprawl strew suffuse swell uncoil unfold unfurl unroll untwist unwind widen
WEAK
be displayed be distributed branch off even out outstretch roll out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abridge compress contract decrease diminish lessen shrink
STRONG
narrow reduce restrict shrivel straighten
WEAK
close
VERB
publicize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
circulate disseminate distribute propagate scatter transmit
STRONG
advertise blazon broadcast cast declare diffuse proclaim promulgate publish radiate shed sow strew
WEAK
make known make public
Antonyms
STRONG
conceal hide

Example Sentences

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They only want to collect a profit on the spread.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The inverted spread measures the difference between the prices of Brent for June delivery and WTI for May delivery as their contracts expire on different days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

It spread countrywide the following day, fueled by longstanding frustration over corruption and economic hardship.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“But right now the crack spread is much higher…and so they’ll get real benefit from the higher crack spread that will be unique to them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

We’d pick a new one each time I had a break from school and spread it out on the dining room table.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison