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spread·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
spread, spreadingnoun
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
dissemination, airing, public exposure, spreadingnoun
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
spread, spreadingnoun
act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
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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
Spreading
of Spread
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of spreading in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of spreading in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of spreading in a Sentence
Spreading conspiracy theories that the murder was staged simply defies reality ; it is irresponsible, and unbecoming of anyone who holds a position in the Texas GOP.
Over the past few days, the US has hyped up the threat of war and created tension, which has severely impacted economic and social stability and people's lives in Ukraine and added obstacles to the dialogue and negotiation of relevant parties, such persistent inciting and spreading of false information by some people in the United States and the West have only added more turbulence and uncertainty to the world full of challenges, and intensified mistrust and division.
Here is the bottom line, people are not putting up with it. Countries are not putting up with it, because it means that every time you sneeze or talk, you are spreading more hassle for them. They’re trying to clean their country up. They’re trying to put everybody in a mask and here you come, and you think tennis needs you that badly? No, honey, no.
We Americans know-although others appear to forget-the risk of spreading conflict. We still seek no wider war. (On ordering retaliatory action against North Vietnam)
Imagine being falsely accused of threatening to shoot up a school. Law enforcement concluded that he was being pranked by fellow students, but that did not stop numerous parents from spreading the false accusation online.
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