as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
These elements converge as widespread panic grips a small American farm town.
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Deroy Murdock, National Review, 3 June 2025
Voters often have to choose from sometimes more than a hundred candidates who are not permitted to clearly voice their party affiliation or carry out widespread campaigning.
—Arkansas Online, 2 June 2025
The sun is at the maximum phase of its 11-year activity cycle, making the light displays more common and widespread.
—CBS News, 2 June 2025
Without complementary requirements for hardening the homes themselves, widespread clearing of landscaping immediately around homes could do little to reduce risk and have unintended consequences.
—Luca Carmignani, The Conversation, 2 June 2025
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Deroy Murdock, National Review, 3 June 2025
Voters often have to choose from sometimes more than a hundred candidates who are not permitted to clearly voice their party affiliation or carry out widespread campaigning.
—Arkansas Online, 2 June 2025
The sun is at the maximum phase of its 11-year activity cycle, making the light displays more common and widespread.
—CBS News, 2 June 2025
Without complementary requirements for hardening the homes themselves, widespread clearing of landscaping immediately around homes could do little to reduce risk and have unintended consequences.
—Luca Carmignani, The Conversation, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
Adjective
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The San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a cornerstone in the world of Scotch Whisky, is one of the most extensive and prestigious judging events.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Given Glasnow’s extensive injury history, such a setback qualifies as only mildly surprising.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Cento Raw Bar is chef Avner Levi’s new followup to Cento Pasta Bar, where the Bestia and Sotto alum gave his Mignon pasta pop-up its own location and a broader menu.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Louis Vuitton recently launched the Escales Autour du Monde collection as part of a broader strategic plan to elevate its watch category.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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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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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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Trump is unhappy with Musk’s outburst, but Republicans are downplaying the effect on their agenda bill Trump confirmed their relationship has soured, with Musk repeatedly blasting the president’s sweeping domestic agenda bill in recent days and a public fight on social media on Thursday.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
6 June 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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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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