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spreader Synonyms

Another word for spreader

Choosing another word for spreader depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A tool, machine, or utensil used for distributing or applying a substance evenly over a surface, such as a lawn machine for fertilizer or seed, or a small flat knife for butter and soft cheeses.

Usage Example

"He used a broadcast applicator to distribute grass seed evenly across the front lawn."

Strong
applicator
Weak
spatula

• noun (Context 2)

A person or thing that disseminates or transmits something, such as news, rumors, or an infectious disease.

Usage Example

"Public health officials worked quickly to identify any asymptomatic disseminator of the virus."

Strong
disseminator
propagator
transmitter
carrier

• noun (Context 3)

A rigid bar, strut, or crosspiece used to hold two lines, wires, or structural parts apart, especially a spar on a sailboat mast that deflects the shrouds to better support the mast.

Usage Example

"The rigger climbed the mast to inspect the starboard crosstree for signs of metal fatigue."

Strong
crosstree
strut
Weak
spacer

• Nearby Words

sprayer
spread
spreadable
spreader
spreadsheet
spree
sprekelia

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spreader. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spreader
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