1
as in to stretch (out)
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
the accordionist smoothly fanned out the bellows of his instrument as he played
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2
as in to radiate
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
most of the city's subway lines fan out from this central station
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fan (out)
Verb
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The primary suite radiates a somber sort of opulence.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025 -
That attitude radiated through each look on the runway, where every model felt like a character in an Autty Simone dreamworld.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Two of the stools have legs that extend over the round seat, while the other two have legs that attach underneath the stool.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Eric, a veteran and second-amendment enthusiast, has a love of country that extends to protecting the rights of his trans son, Rae.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
Verb
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And while the film seemed like the perfect fit, the decision to branch into originals was hatched hand in hand with becoming a co-producing partner on the documentary.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2025
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After pursuing a broadcasting degree at Syracuse, her minor in leadership led her to a career as an HR executive, first working with colleges before branching into corporate leadership and DEI programs.—
Janeé Bolden,
Essence,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Abu Shabab’s social media presence, along with slick videos and fluent English commentary, has expanded.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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The work taps into an expanding debate about how biological evolution fits within the normal framework of science.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Grateful for the good health and love that flows through my family.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The real threat to the fiscal well-being of the median American comes from the price of energy, from which all other prices flow.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Flag football is categorically different, but the rules and play are derived from the game of football.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The $265,000 grant is derived from the Department of Industrial Relations, which receives state funding.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The outdoor sale area opens on June 16, and the indoor sale begins on June 18.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2025
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That left Nesmith on Gilgeous-Alexander to open the possession.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Verb
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This tall, airy verbena is very striking when the wispy stems wave in the breeze.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Another hobbyist shared their experience of propagating by just planting a lemon tree stem in soil, which seems like a much simpler option.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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“Fan (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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