spread outwards

Frequency: 8.216.1 per million words

to extend over a larger area from a central point

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Examples (10)

  • The city's influence began to spread outwards from its core.
  • The crack in the glass continued to spread outwards slowly.
  • News of the discovery quickly spread outwards across the scientific community.
  • From the initial blast, the shockwaves spread outwards rapidly.
  • The plant's roots will spread outwards in search of water and nutrients.
  • Allow the dye to spread outwards from the center of the fabric.
  • Their cultural practices started to spread outwards to neighboring regions.
  • The ripple effect from the stone dropping into the water spread outwards in perfect circles.
  • Concerns about the virus began to spread outwards from the affected area.
  • The light from the beacon spread outwards, illuminating the dark sea.