What does spreading mean?

Definitions for spreading
spread·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. spread, spreadingnoun

    process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

  2. dissemination, airing, public exposure, spreadingnoun

    the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate

  3. spread, spreadingnoun

    act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time

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  1. spreading

    Spreading refers to the act of extending, dispersing, or distributing something over a large or wider area. It can be applied to various contexts, such as spreading butter on bread, spreading news or information, or the spreading of a disease or virus.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Spreading

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of spreading in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of spreading in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of spreading in a Sentence

  1. Sergei Baburin:

    In my opinion, there are some political forces in Washington that don’t care as much about demonizing Russia as putting in doubt the legitimacy of the elected President Trump, because, at the moment, spreading fabrications about hackers providing Trump’s victory means a lack of respect to American citizens who made a decision that they wanted change.

  2. Gary Sims:

    Everyone spreading out when they vote has been key to safely voting during this pandemic, we do still expect steady turnout on Election Day.

  3. Masahiro Ichikawa:

    Yet stock markets will likely remain capped by worries about the spreading coronavirus.

  4. Anthony Fauci:

    Keep them at the university in a place that's sequestered enough from the other students. But don't have them go home, because they could be spreading it in their home state.

  5. Bernard Chan:

    Hong Kong Executive Council could also risk spreading panic but we have to accept that it may be necessary if the alternative is the risk of something worse.

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