as in extensive
having considerable extent
his wide-ranging business interests and real estate holdings make him one of the most powerful men in the state
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Recent Examples of wide-ranging
Ensembles this sizable and wide-ranging are typically reserved for Avengers movies and Wes Anderson projects (and, now, episodes of The Studio).
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 June 2025
With such wide-ranging import taxes, everyday items may become more expensive in the coming months.
—Magdy Hassan Fayed, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The wide-ranging education bill, Senate Bill 12, cleared its final hurdles before heading to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, after the latest version of legislation, crafted in a conference committee of House and Senate members, advanced from both chambers on Saturday.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2025
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Sara Ivry
September 18, 2024
Portico helps preserve underrepresented community content and collections, including the wide-ranging materials of the Digital Transgender Archive.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 June 2025
With such wide-ranging import taxes, everyday items may become more expensive in the coming months.
—Magdy Hassan Fayed, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The wide-ranging education bill, Senate Bill 12, cleared its final hurdles before heading to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, after the latest version of legislation, crafted in a conference committee of House and Senate members, advanced from both chambers on Saturday.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2025
Preserving History at the Digital Transgender Archive with Portico
Sara Ivry
September 18, 2024
Portico helps preserve underrepresented community content and collections, including the wide-ranging materials of the Digital Transgender Archive.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide-ranging
Adjective
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Prior to Paramount, Clemens built an extensive career in television development and production.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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Just as its name implies, this oversized two-story vessel sits moored in the tranquil waters of Montego Bay, serving an extensive menu of mostly seafood dishes, but with a little something for every diner.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Through smart contracts, brands can automate reward logic, personalize journeys and offer benefits across a broader partner network.—
Charles Morey,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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While the front lines have largely frozen since late last year, the latest wave of Ukrainian attacks—and Russia’s vow to retaliate—have renewed fears of a broader escalation.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 June 2025
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And for the many local stations that operate in the wider public broadcasting network, and have ties to NPR and PBS, cuts do carry existential stakes.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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Combs credits Tracy Chapman's approval for broadening his perspective and reaching a wider audience.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The Trump administration announced a sweeping new travel ban for citizens of 12 countries today.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Trump’s latest action comes as his sweeping tax and domestic policy bill is facing backlash from one key ally, Elon Musk.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Travel medical coverage is often part of a comprehensive travel policy that also includes reimbursement for trip cancellation, lost bags and other situations.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Additionally, Rael is launching at 5,000 Walgreens doors with a comprehensive assortment of products across skin care and period care.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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Princess of Power offers playful, euphoric pop tinged with deeper introspection about growing older.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2025
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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide-ranging. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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