1
as in broad
having a greater than usual measure across
the river is so wide that building a bridge across it would be impractical
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2
as in extensive
having considerable extent
a wide and detailed knowledge of the issue
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as in quite
to a full extent or degree
the door was wide open
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Recent Examples of wide
Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
If all of those potential benefits sound enticing, your best bet is a sleep mask with a wide surface area, like this one from Drowsy.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025
When the husband sinks lifelessly into the queen’s arms, her mother-self, sitting beside her, stares straight ahead and opens her mouth wide in a silent scream.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Princess Diana's trip to New York City in 1989 was her first solo overseas trip as a working royal and included a memorable stop at the AIDS unit of Harlem Hospital, connecting to her wider work of smashing stigmas around the disease.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
If all of those potential benefits sound enticing, your best bet is a sleep mask with a wide surface area, like this one from Drowsy.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Adverb
His second and final term ends in January 2027, leaving the governor’s seat wide open in the next election.
—Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025
When the husband sinks lifelessly into the queen’s arms, her mother-self, sitting beside her, stares straight ahead and opens her mouth wide in a silent scream.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide
Adjective
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The move, part of a broader effort to streamline federal operations and reduce costs, could have far-reaching consequences for the department's ability to function effectively, particularly in areas like financial aid processing and customer service.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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By engaging in a broader economic dialogue, Washington and Beijing can help prevent a wider fragmentation of global trade.—
Myron Brilliant,
TIME,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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London’s pricing zones are the most extensive and the most well-known.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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This distinction largely stems from its extensive access to health care facilities—there are 22 hospitals and 1,500 other health care establishments in Bernalillo County—and a relatively low cost of living.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Reggie Cooper, managing director at Hawks Cay, said having a Ford restaurant on the property was a huge benefit to the resort, which is located on Duck Key, almost (but not quite) midway between Key Largo and Key West.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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But the name doesn’t quite fit the substance of the film, which ultimately says less about the things that shaped Mayfield than the people his music shaped.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The final product is smooth but not thin, with a thick and intriguing mouthfeel.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The average iPhone 16 measures 7.9mm (0.31 inches) thick, and the Galaxy S25 measures 7.2mm (0.28 inches) thick.—
Eric Zeman,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But with the federal government considering sweeping rollbacks to environmental protections, tomorrow many may wonder: How will the bright green water affect the underwater denizens?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Disrupting that balance with sweeping tariffs would be a costly mistake—one that America’s small businesses can’t afford.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Slowing down can also help beginners avoid accidentally hurting themself in the process — no one wants rug burn on their privates from going too hard too fast!—
Quispe López,
Them,
12 Mar. 2025
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The 15 seconds is a little too fast, in my opinion.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The interview with Fox Business was a reminder of Musk’s deep skepticism and even hostility toward the program, which provides monthly benefits to retirees and some children.—
TIME,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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Staying true to the community that shaped your brand’s identity can be the key to deeper customer loyalty and differentiating your business from competitors.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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Instead, use a spoon to break it into perfectly imperfect pieces.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appétit,
7 Mar. 2025
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Gaga’s focus on art is perfectly fitting for Libra’s charming aesthetic.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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