spread the word
idiom
: to tell others
People are spreading the word about his book.
Spread the word that we're leaving in five minutes.
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As consumers become more aware of worker conditions and how apparel is produced, how can the industry best spread the word on progress?
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 11 July 2025
Since becoming housed, she’s been trying to spread the word to other veterans experiencing homelessness, directing people towards the VOA booth at an April resource fair at the Community Care Campus.
—Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Get social and spread the word, using hashtags on social media like #WearRedDay, #WearRedandGive and #HeartMonth.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The shelter's Facebook post about DJ came on Tuesday last week, June 17, and animal lovers quickly spread the word about the adorable dog for adoption.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 11 July 2025
Since becoming housed, she’s been trying to spread the word to other veterans experiencing homelessness, directing people towards the VOA booth at an April resource fair at the Community Care Campus.
—Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Get social and spread the word, using hashtags on social media like #WearRedDay, #WearRedandGive and #HeartMonth.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The shelter's Facebook post about DJ came on Tuesday last week, June 17, and animal lovers quickly spread the word about the adorable dog for adoption.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 June 2025
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