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as in to coat
to form a layer over
the butter should evenly overspread the baking pan
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Recent Examples of overspread
Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 July 2024
Record heat in the East While much of the central and southern U.S. continued to deal with severe weather Monday, potentially record-breaking heat was forecast to overspread much of the East, forecasters said.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2024
This simulated radar loop from the High-Resolution Rapid Refresh computer model depicts precipitation overspreading Central California this afternoon.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
Much cooler air will also begin to overspread the state during this time.
—Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 1 Feb. 2024
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Rain will likely arrive from the southwest on Tuesday night and overspread northeast.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 July 2024
Record heat in the East While much of the central and southern U.S. continued to deal with severe weather Monday, potentially record-breaking heat was forecast to overspread much of the East, forecasters said.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2024
This simulated radar loop from the High-Resolution Rapid Refresh computer model depicts precipitation overspreading Central California this afternoon.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
Much cooler air will also begin to overspread the state during this time.
—Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 1 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overspread
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The middle portion of the dress, which stretched from her left bust to her right leg, was coated in yellow and white rhinestones.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Similar to brands like Stanley and Yeti, Hydro Flask water bottles are vacuum insulated and made from stainless steel that’s coated in a host of eye-catching colors.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The overlapping strikes could affect operations at hospitals and clinics as well as research on a wide array of medical, climate and other issues.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Clearly, Rashford and Bailey want the width while Rogers and Ramsey are wanting the inside channels, allowing overlapping fullbacks to provide width.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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This includes landscaping maintenance, such as overgrown plants, poorly draining lawns, and aging deck support.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2025
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Plans are in the works to burn around 300 acres of an overgrown meadow used for cattle grazing on the Viejas tribal reservation near Alpine.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Bailey Berg Bailey Berg is a freelance travel writer and editor, who covers breaking news, trends, tips, transportation, sustainability, the outdoors, and more.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
4 Mar. 2025
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Miami Herald 305-376-3619 Miami Herald consumer trends reporter Howard Cohen, a 2017 Media Excellence Awards winner, has covered pop music, theater, health and fitness, obituaries, municipal government, breaking news and general assignment.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Overspread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overspread. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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