1
as in wide
having a greater than usual measure across
an unusually broad expanse of water in the island-dotted lake
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2
as in extensive
having considerable extent
her broad knowledge of American politics makes her a much-sought-after guest on talk shows
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3
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
gave them a broad hint that it was time to leave
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4
as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
a broad overview of the topic
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Recent Examples of broad
The Dow ended the day up 601 points, or 1.39%, while the broader S&P 500 rose 1.59% and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.63%.
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John Towfighi, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Although the data that the spacecraft gathers will be of broad relevance across all of astronomy, the SPHEREx team has three key science objectives.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
Why the iPhone 16e matters Apple’s decision to phase out the iPhone SE and replace it with the 16e reflects broader changes in consumer expectations.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Amid rising trade tensions, there was a broad risk-off decline across all markets, but, as Powell noted, the crypto market has been hit the hardest.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 28 Feb. 2025
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John Towfighi, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Although the data that the spacecraft gathers will be of broad relevance across all of astronomy, the SPHEREx team has three key science objectives.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
Why the iPhone 16e matters Apple’s decision to phase out the iPhone SE and replace it with the 16e reflects broader changes in consumer expectations.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Amid rising trade tensions, there was a broad risk-off decline across all markets, but, as Powell noted, the crypto market has been hit the hardest.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broad
Adjective
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This adjustable bamboo option has up to seven compartments for organizing forks, knives, and spoons and can expand from 12 to 19 inches wide to fit any size drawer comfortably.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Most Americans see a wide range of potential impacts from the federal workforce reductions.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The medical record summaries quickly and accurately extract and organize vital medical information from extensive records, while the medical billing summaries meticulously report every medical expense.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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These traditional user interfaces are filled with extensive menu options, complex navigation systems and unique labeling systems.—
Praerit Garg,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This year organizers are acknowledging openly what’s been obvious for a while.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Then there are the injuries and other conditions that emergency physicians treat regularly that are often preventable — but may not be obvious to the rest of us.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Mavericks have endured a number of injuries to their roster, and the loss of Dončić is something no one saw coming due to the ownership and general manager Nico Harrison.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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These three new books explore such decelerations, and seek to move from urbanism toward a more general political philosophy.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Musk has called for sweeping cuts to federal government spending, claiming it should be reduced by up to $2 trillion annually.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Musk now overseeing sweeping cuts, even as his companies benefited from some of those very agencies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The entire capsule collection features quirky touches evocative of Johnson’s idiosyncratic and unmistakable approach to fashion.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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And so the passion that the Japanese fans have for the game of baseball (was unmistakable).—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Here, the brand used an intricate filtration method to eliminate any residual grains within the paint that could potentially mar the overall aesthetic.—
Cait Bazemore,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Even with recent gains, Black Americans are still outnumbered 12 to 1 by white people in executive roles – a gap seven times wider than found in the overall workforce at those companies.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Brody was last spotted in a deep bar conversation with Chalamet.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Ukraine’s robotic sport plane drone bombers, once reserved for deep strikes on targets hundreds of miles inside Russia, may now be dropping bombs on Russian troops closer to the front line.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Broad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broad. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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