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Synonyms for

Spreading

Verb / ˈspredɪŋ / Another word for spreading — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to extend or distribute over an area or group of people

Synonyms & similar words

disseminate dissemination circularise propagate spread diffuse circulate overspread passaround disperse circularize broadcast fanout distribute gather open publicexposure goaround fold airing spreadout scatter unfold diffusing disseminating broadcasting circulating propagating promulgating transmitting dispersing scattering widening distributing disseminating scattering diffusing dispersing propagating circulating disseminating

Synonyms by register

Formal

disseminating propagating circulating diffusing

Informal

going around getting out spreading out

Literary

unfurling emanating radiating

Antonyms

contracting shrinking gathering concentrating withdrawing receding

Common collocations

  • spreading rapidly
  • spreading quickly
  • spreading disease
  • spreading rumors
  • spreading awareness
  • spreading the word
  • spreading wealth
  • spreading influence

Word family

noun spread
verb spread
adjective spreading
adverb spreadingly

Usage note

The word 'spreading' often implies an uncontrolled or natural expansion. Be mindful of its connotations when describing intentional actions.

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Example sentences

  1. The virus has been spreading rapidly.
  2. She is spreading the frosting on the cake.
  3. The news is spreading like wildfire.
  4. The rumor is spreading throughout the school.
  5. The fire is spreading quickly.

Quotes

  • Gossip is like a virus, it spreads quickly and infects everyone it touches.
  • The beauty of kindness is that it spreads like wildfire.
  • Love is like a butterfly, it spreads its wings and flies.

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