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as in to extend
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
The suburbs sprawl for miles beyond the city's downtown.
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as in to stretch (out)
to rest with the arms and legs spread out
There's no feeling like sprawling out on your bed after a hard day's work.
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Recent Examples of sprawl
The clip sees the pair playing with the lyrics to the song — notably with a sleepy doggo sprawled on a couch in the background — while Finneas, who co-wrote and produced the track, has his legs propped on a desk.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Over the years, their home transforms from a quant bungalow to a sprawling mansion.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Tucked into the rugged and bone-dry Santa Monica Mountains between Calabasas and Malibu, in the rustic unincorporated area of Monte Nido, a sprawling 4.3-acre property listed for $4.4 million is a secluded sanctuary just 15 minutes from both Nobu Malibu and The Commons at Calabasas.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
In the spring, the storied hotel will complete a more than five-year, $550 million renovation, restoration and expansion on its sprawling 28 acres, extending its capacity to 938 guest rooms across the original Victorian building and four newer developments.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Over the years, their home transforms from a quant bungalow to a sprawling mansion.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Tucked into the rugged and bone-dry Santa Monica Mountains between Calabasas and Malibu, in the rustic unincorporated area of Monte Nido, a sprawling 4.3-acre property listed for $4.4 million is a secluded sanctuary just 15 minutes from both Nobu Malibu and The Commons at Calabasas.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
In the spring, the storied hotel will complete a more than five-year, $550 million renovation, restoration and expansion on its sprawling 28 acres, extending its capacity to 938 guest rooms across the original Victorian building and four newer developments.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprawl
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Even if the owner extends beyond his comfort zone to retain Bregman — which remains a legitimate possibility — Tucker exists in a totally different echelon.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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These legal pressures now extend to cases like the recent AAER lawsuit against Southwest Airlines over its rewards program, which allegedly discriminates by being exclusively available to Hispanic students.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Shanghai, Shenzhen, and the STAR Board diverged to close +1.05%, +1.24%, and +1.26%, respectively, on volume that increased +19.48% from yesterday, which is 180% of the 1-year average.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Tectonic Forces and a Giant Plume of Magma As these tectonic plates diverge, fissures in Earth's crust crack open, allowing magma to well up and spew lava onto the surface.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
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Towards the end of the Eras Tour book, Swift is photographed sitting on a chair in the cart with pictures of cats taped up inside — including one of her cat Meredith.Marina Watts, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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And to stay in town, consider the new Wayfinder Bishop, which has 87 rooms and sits right on Bishop Creek.Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Subscribe to hear this story A local packaging distributor is working to expand the reach of a biodegradable film capable of reducing waste in the manufacturing process.Alex Garner, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Booksellers say the demand is coming both from spiritually curious people and people who already own one or more and are looking to expand their collection.BYChris Morris, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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The film earned mostly negative reviews and flopped at the box office with $58 million domestically and $206 million worldwide, a far cry from the 2019 original’s $1 billion gross.Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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This past weekend, McCord led the Orangemen over the Miami Hurricanes in a major upset while Ohio State....once again flopped against Michigan.Don Yaeger, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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And the House Democratic caucus has been divided over whether to touch the minimum wage and paid sick leave laws.Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
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And the Crime Stoppers reward could be divided among dozens of tips that the police say were helpful in the investigation.Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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That's where its shooting stars and fireballs radiate from — close to the end of the handle of the Big Dipper — but they can be seen anywhere in the night sky.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Greenhouse gases trap the heat that radiates from the sun, Astrid Caldas, a senior climate scientist for community resilience at the Union of Concerned Scientists, told ABC News.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Gym People leggings feature thick, stretchy fabric that’s great for workouts, lounging, or running errands.Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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The four spend their leisurely days lounging by the pool, drinking cocktails and basking in the sun: a postcard ready image of what a multi-ethnic French family can look like.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Sprawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprawl. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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