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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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  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. Jennifer McQuiston:

    The social networks that United States have as humans mean that United States have contact with a lot of different people. And while this outbreak is spreading in a particular social network right now, I think we've messaged from the start that there could be cases that occur outside those networks and that we need to be vigilant for it and ready to respond and message about it, i know that in Europe and other places where this outbreak is also expanding, they have reported cases in United States, in women. And I think the same thing is happening and expected to happen here in United States.

  2. Matt Hancock:

    They are under very close observation, and we have enhanced contact tracing to do everything we possibly can to stop them from spreading.

  3. Ralf Reintjes:

    The autumn-winter season is the best season for transmitting the virus. People are indoors, and that plays an important role, people are fed up [ with Covid-19 ] and they don't stick to behavior which would limit the spread of the virus. So it's spreading much better now.

  4. John Wittman:

    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.

  5. New South:

    As the ‘missing link’ case hasn’t been identified we’re keen to prevent a super-spreading event, all safeguards/restrictions will be in place for an extra week, except for shoppers in retail who will no longer be required to wear a mask.

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