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spreading

/ˈspɹɛdɪŋ/noun2 syllables

Spreading means: the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate.

Synonyms for spreading4

noun, as in the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate

dissemination, airing, public exposure

noun, as in process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

noun, as in act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time

What does spreading mean?3

noun

1

the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate

2

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

3

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

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with spreading?9

two syllables

three syllables

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Spreading in a sentence

  • The virus isn't spreading, humans are spreading it.megamanenm
  • William's charisma was infectious, spreading through the crowd like wildfire.Amastan
  • William's enthusiasm and excitement were infectious, spreading to everyone around him.Amastan
  • Recently, war seems to be spreading from country to country.Aghanim
  • The forest fire continues to burn, but it is not spreading any further.sundown
  • I think it's awful, that they're spreading rumors.Zurich899
  • The government didn't take appropriate measures to prevent the infection from spreading.CK
  • The rumor that she's getting married is spreading around town.Ricardo14

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Forms of spreading

as a noun

plural
spreadings