1
as in expansion
a wide space or area
a great breadth of land awaited those who were brave and hardy enough to settle it
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2
as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the breadth of his knowledge on the subject is awesome
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Recent Examples of breadth
What makes the extended 2020–2025 period noteworthy is the length of sustained high prices, the breadth across all categories, and the overlap of multiple crises such as the pandemic, geopolitical instability and climate change.
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Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
Jessie Murph: 'Blue Strips' The breadth of genres featured on Spotify's list is nothing new.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Paired with the ensemble of braiders is their unpredictable clientele – a string of characters demonstrating the breadth of the American women filling salon chairs, from party girls to nepo babies and sleepy nurses coming off the night shift.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The breadth of his output is the kind of thing more writers should aspire to: science-fiction, mystery, crime, literary fiction, humor, tragedy.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
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Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
Jessie Murph: 'Blue Strips' The breadth of genres featured on Spotify's list is nothing new.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Paired with the ensemble of braiders is their unpredictable clientele – a string of characters demonstrating the breadth of the American women filling salon chairs, from party girls to nepo babies and sleepy nurses coming off the night shift.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The breadth of his output is the kind of thing more writers should aspire to: science-fiction, mystery, crime, literary fiction, humor, tragedy.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breadth
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Other communities receiving grants include Bristol for the 10.69 acres Hoppers-Birge Pond Nature Preserve expansion on Perkins Street.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
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The South Korean battery maker, the largest in the country, completed expansion of its Holland, Michigan, facility last month after investing over $1.4 billion to manufacture batteries for storage systems.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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The Trump administration has dramatically curtailed the ability for those facing deportation to be released from immigration detention, its latest effort to expand the scope of its sweeping immigration crackdown, sources briefed on the policy change told CBS News.—
July 15,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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By expanding their scope to include internal as well as external threats, organizations can build real resilience and ensure a systemic and coordinated approach to both executive and enterprise security.—
Control Risks,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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On 80 acres, the company built a sprawling, multi-story campus of monumental entryways, soaring atria and expansive terraces overlooking an artificial lagoon and offering, far in the distance across an expanse of water, a view of the downtown Miami skyline.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Along with a steel and aluminum hull, the new launch offers up an exterior with Baglietto’s classic strong lines, wide glass expanses, and stepped aft deck, which splits across three descending levels that cascade toward a sea-view pool.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
3 July 2025
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The report, released Friday, downplayed the extent of Russian interference in the 2016 election by highlighting Obama administration emails showing officials had concluded before and after the presidential race that Moscow had not hacked state election systems to manipulate votes in Trump's favor.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The two companies have been increasingly competing for eyeballs, particularly on TV screens, and to some extent, talent, over the last twelve months.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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Chasing a hot pace over the Oaklawn dirt, Sandman closed with authority and was 2 ½ lengths clear despite wandering about in the stretch.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Carrots range in size from petite, 2-inch-long mini carrots that are ideal for container growing, to large storage carrots that stretch over 12 inches in length.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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The Dreck Equation is an appeal to policymakers to recognize that unwarranted regulation of every sort, not just notice and comment but realms beyond can sacrifice startups, employment and wealth creation.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Spoelstra said a fourth-year leap with the 6-foot-10 forward certainly is within the realm.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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His losses during that stretch came to The Korean Zombie, Cub Swanson, Conor McGregor, and Michael Johnson.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The bowling alley opened in an important and developing stretch of town, with Freeport Boulevard starting to be dotted with examples of mid-century modern architecture.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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Bose’s first high-profile acquisitions, these high-end audio brands will allow the company to tailor the performance and appearance of its systems to auto brands appealing to a wider range of buyers.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Many of the country's best speakers have presented on a wide range of topics, from the best native plants for your garden to in-depth looks at the flora from native ecosystems.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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“Breadth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breadth. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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