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spreads

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The act of spreading.

Examples :

"The spreads on the sandwiches at the picnic included peanut butter and jelly. "

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Something that has been spread.

Examples :

"The bakery offered free spreads of jam and butter to try on their fresh bread. "

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A layout, pattern or design of cards arranged for a reading.

Examples :

"The tarot reader showed Maria three different spreads, each promising a unique insight into her future. "

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An expanse of land.

Examples :

"From the airplane, we could see vast spreads of farmland below us. "

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A large tract of land used to raise livestock; a cattle ranch.

Examples :

"The family inherited a vast spreads in Montana, where they now raise cattle. "

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A piece of material used as a cover (such as a bedspread).

Examples :

"My grandmother always makes sure the spreads on the guest beds are neatly tucked in before we arrive. "

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A large meal, especially one laid out on a table.

Examples :

"The family prepared a delicious spreads for Thanksgiving dinner, with turkey, mashed potatoes, and all the traditional side dishes. "

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(bread, etc.) Any form of food designed to be spread, such as butters or jams.

Examples :

""The grocery store has a large selection of spreads, including peanut butter, jelly, and hummus." "

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Food improvised by inmates from various ingredients to relieve the tedium of prison food.

Examples :

"During movie night in the cellblock, several inmates proudly presented their spreads, made from smuggled snacks and cafeteria remnants. "

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An item in a newspaper or magazine that occupies more than one column or page.

Examples :

"The magazine featured two beautiful spreads showcasing the designer's new collection. "

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Two facing pages in a book, newspaper etc.

Examples :

"The article's best photos were displayed across two spreads in the magazine. "

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A numerical difference.

Examples :

"The spreads in the stock market were so high that many investors decided not to trade. "

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The difference between the wholesale and retail prices.

Examples :

"The store's wide spread between the wholesale and retail prices allowed them to make a healthy profit. "

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The difference between the price of a futures month and the price of another month of the same commodity.

Examples :

"Sentence: "The grain trader carefully watched the spreads between the July and September corn futures to identify potential profit opportunities." "

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The purchase of a futures contract of one delivery month against the sale of another futures delivery month of the same commodity.

Examples :

"The experienced grain trader used spreads to profit from the expected difference in price between the December and March wheat futures contracts. "

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The purchase of one delivery month of one commodity against the sale of that same delivery month of a different commodity.

Examples :

"The farmer's spread involved buying wheat for December delivery and simultaneously selling corn for the same month. "

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An arbitrage transaction of the same commodity in two markets, executed to take advantage of a profit from price discrepancies.

Examples :

""The experienced trader made significant profits buying coffee futures in London and simultaneously selling them in New York; these spreads between the two markets were unusually large that week." "

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The difference between bidding and asking price.

Examples :

""The spreads on popular stocks are usually very small, making it easier to trade them efficiently." "

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The difference between the prices of two similar items.

Examples :

""The broker makes money from the spreads between the buying and selling prices of stocks." "

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An unlimited expanse of discontinuous points.

Examples :

"The night sky, viewed from the remote desert, showed vast spreads of stars interrupted only by dark nebulae. "

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The surface in proportion to the depth of a cut gemstone.

Examples :

"The jeweler carefully examined the gemstone's spreads to ensure they were balanced and pleasing to the eye. "

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To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

Examples :

"He spread his newspaper on the table."

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To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions.

Examples :

"I spread my arms wide and welcomed him home."

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To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area.

Examples :

"I spread the rice grains evenly over the floor."

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To proliferate; to become more widely present, to be disseminated.

Examples :

"The new flu virus quickly spreads through the school. "

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To disseminate; to cause to proliferate, to make (something) widely known or present.

Examples :

"The missionaries quickly spread their new message across the country."

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To take up a larger area or space; to expand, be extended.

Examples :

"I dropped my glass; the water spread quickly over the tiled floor."

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To smear, to distribute in a thin layer.

Examples :

"She liked to spread butter on her toast while it was still hot."

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To cover (something) with a thin layer of some substance, as of butter.

Examples :

"He always spreads his toast with peanut butter and strawberry jam."

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To prepare; to set and furnish with provisions.

Examples :

"to spread a table"

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To open one’s legs, especially for sexual favours.

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