as in to widen
to increase the width, breadth, or scope of
They decided to broaden the road by adding an additional lane. You'll find if you broaden your horizons that there are many right paths to choose.
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Recent Examples of broaden
Driving the news: The city is asking the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to overturn Lt. Marc Hayes' reinstatement and broaden the standard for reviewing future arbitration cases.
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
Bisexual men have faced additional stigma, studies have found, but researchers have said that might be changing for young men as the definition of masculinity has broadened, and as young people increasingly think about sexuality on a spectrum.
—Claire Cain Miller, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
As the foundation of modern software development, APIs facilitate inter-application communication and fuel digital transformation, research firm International Data Corp. said in a report, and this critical role has broadened the attack surface, making APIs a prime target for cybercriminals.
—Bob Violino, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025
Since its founding, Ring Concierge has broadened its scope beyond engagement rings to fine jewelry.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
Bisexual men have faced additional stigma, studies have found, but researchers have said that might be changing for young men as the definition of masculinity has broadened, and as young people increasingly think about sexuality on a spectrum.
—Claire Cain Miller, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
As the foundation of modern software development, APIs facilitate inter-application communication and fuel digital transformation, research firm International Data Corp. said in a report, and this critical role has broadened the attack surface, making APIs a prime target for cybercriminals.
—Bob Violino, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025
Since its founding, Ring Concierge has broadened its scope beyond engagement rings to fine jewelry.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for broaden
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broaden. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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