as in stretching (out)
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
can we flare out the umbrella a little more so that more of the picnic table is sheltered
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Now the Icon Class family is expanding, with three equally hefty sister ships.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025 -
An artisan pizzeria with South Beach roots is expanding across the state.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Stablecoins now connect digital assets to the machinery of government debt, influencing yields, shaping monetary policy, and extending the reach of the dollar abroad.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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To bridge the gap between innovation and investment, Biofabricate is extending its reach beyond London.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Transitioning from player to coach has been an eye-opening adjustment for Boone, who spent many nights calming down his brother Aaron whenever the Yankees experienced tough times.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This was done progressively with the group opening a new HQ in the Saudi capital in 2022.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Washington Examiner attended a press conference held by Taiwanese Foreign Minister Chia-lung Lin on Thursday, where the head diplomat expounded upon the lessons learned from observing the violence unfolding in Eastern Europe.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Season 3 finale of the sci-fi series delivers on that promise, unfolding with the solemn rhythm of a funeral dirge.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Flaring (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaring%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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