SPRAWL Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

sprawl

verb

Definition of sprawl

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 But Meta, a trillion-dollar company increasingly invested in artificial intelligence, is so much vaster than RJR Nabisco, and the current settlement applies to only a single facet of its sprawling operations. — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 After a summer punctuated by heat waves and sprawling heat domes, the idea of squeezing in one more hot-weather vacation may have lost some of its appeal. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 But many also have sprawling and lucrative exclusive economic zones, rich with fisheries and seabed minerals, and their locations across the wide Pacific Ocean have become strategically important points on the map as global tensions rise. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Following the sibling's death, the protagonist returns to the sprawling city of Silvernia to investigate a new lead on the disaster. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sprawl

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Verb

The deal also extends the expiration date of non-refundable tax credits issued prior to 2025 by up to five years.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
The potential benefits may also extend beyond a single workout for leaders who maintain a consistent exercise practice.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of extend

Verb

This pretty hamlet sits right on the Connecticut river in the foothills of the Green Mountains, so expect undulating blankets of colorful foliage in every direction.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
The company licensed the intellectual property related to the approach from the National Eye Institute, which sits within the National Institutes of Health.

— Emma Clapp, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of sit

Verb

But where each side diverges is on who was seeking revenge, an act that resulted in the death of an unintended victim — Robinson — instead of Bowman.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Performance also diverged sharply between the retailer’s businesses.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of diverge

Verb

Japan’s Inpex, for example, formed a joint venture to expand its LNG investment in Australia’s Northern Territory.

— Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
While most of its stores are in mainland China, the company had 4,378 stores overseas as of end-June and has been expanding into new markets, including central Asia and the Americas.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of expand

Verb

There’s an outdoor kids club with a schedule of activities and a babysitting service, but most youngsters looked happy enough playing on the sand while parents lounged nearby or got involved in the digging.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Most recently, Céline Dion, Lucy Hale, and Sofia Richie Grainge were spotted in matching ensembles for outdoor activities, casual outings, and lounging at home.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of lounge

Verb

This fall, hair trends are all about natural-looking, dimensional blondes that radiate understated luxury.

— Kat Suico, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
Youth and parents linked their loss of care to spikes in anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, with stress radiating through entire families.

— Dr. SJ Job, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of radiate

Verb

McGowan remembers one visit when Pearl gently rested her head in a woman’s lap at a senior facility and kept returning to her throughout the visit.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
But as Bengals fans know all too well, this season rests on whether Burrow can stay healthy.

— Takashi Williams, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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