as in national
including or involving all parts of a nation or country
a nationwide initiative to improve infrastructure
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Recent Examples of nationwide
The film will receive a limited release on May 30, followed by a nationwide rollout on June 6 from Focus Features.
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Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 29 May 2025
The case was brought up to the Supreme Court after nationwide injunctions at lower court levels blocked the president’s order.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 29 May 2025
The country has launched a nationwide campaign to measure citizens’ weight in public spaces to combat its rising obesity rates — a move critics argue amounts to public fat shaming and government overreach.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
But even in the midst of a nationwide housing affordability crisis, some states have fared and are faring better than others.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 29 May 2025
The case was brought up to the Supreme Court after nationwide injunctions at lower court levels blocked the president’s order.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 29 May 2025
The country has launched a nationwide campaign to measure citizens’ weight in public spaces to combat its rising obesity rates — a move critics argue amounts to public fat shaming and government overreach.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
But even in the midst of a nationwide housing affordability crisis, some states have fared and are faring better than others.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationwide
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Trump and others have defended the initial ban on national security grounds, arguing it was aimed at protecting the country and not founded on anti-Muslim bias.—
Chris Megerian,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The proclamation notes there are exceptions for green-card holders, existing visa holders, certain visa categories, and individuals who serve American national interests.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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To make up for cuts in federal research funding, some colleges shifted to enrolling more international students, who often pay full tuition.—
Annie Ma,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Furthermore, for governors and legislators who have have been working hard to make their tax codes more conducive to investment, a federal tax hike on investment or wage income would counteract the benefits of pro-growth state reforms.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Nationwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationwide. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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