metastasizing

[meh-tuh-stuh-sahy-zing]

metastasizing Definition

  • 1the process by which cancer spreads from the place where it first started to another place in the body
  • 2to spread or develop in an undesirable way

Using metastasizing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "metastasizing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cancer has metastasized to her lungs.

  • Example

    The problem is metastasizing and needs to be addressed immediately.

  • Example

    The rumors about him are metastasizing throughout the company.

metastasizing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for metastasizing

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Summary: metastasizing in Brief

The verb 'metastasizing' [meh-tuh-stuh-sahy-zing] refers to the process of cancer spreading from its original location to other parts of the body, or to the undesirable spread or development of something. Examples include 'The cancer has metastasized to her lungs' and 'The rumors about him are metastasizing throughout the company.'