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
The use cases for such a platform are wide-ranging, but Bridgetown has chosen to start with one specific decision that often faces growing businesses – whether or not to make a particular acquisition.
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David Prosser, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
In Conversation with James McAvoy Glasgow native James McAvoy returns home to discuss his wide-ranging career from his debut in David Hayman’s The Near Room to breakthrough performances in The Last King of Scotland and Atonement.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
Every Spelling Bee puzzle is hand-curated with a wide-ranging audience in mind.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
The wide-ranging reductions have been ordered across agencies including the Pentagon, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Education, US Department of Agriculture and the Federal Aviation Administration.
—Nikole Killion, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
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David Prosser, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
In Conversation with James McAvoy Glasgow native James McAvoy returns home to discuss his wide-ranging career from his debut in David Hayman’s The Near Room to breakthrough performances in The Last King of Scotland and Atonement.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
Every Spelling Bee puzzle is hand-curated with a wide-ranging audience in mind.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
The wide-ranging reductions have been ordered across agencies including the Pentagon, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Education, US Department of Agriculture and the Federal Aviation Administration.
—Nikole Killion, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide-ranging
Adjective
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Trader Joe's has gained a huge and extensive fan base mostly because of their unique products, cheaper prices, and overall experience.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Southern Living,
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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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
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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%.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Despite support among Senate Republicans for a two-bill approach, House Republicans have argued that passing two pieces of legislation carries a wider margin for error, given the narrow GOP majority in the lower chamber.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The trade-off is a climate where big-name coaches can thrive as the transfer portal and name, image and likeness payments disperse talent across a wider array of schools.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This vibrant destination, filled with dramatic cliffs and sweeping views of the Walnut Street Bridge, will tug on the heart strings of both nature lovers and the city enthusiasts.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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The current political climate, combined with competing priorities within the U.S. Department of Education, makes sweeping changes improbable.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While cost-cutting measures can be beneficial, the current approach lacks any transparent methodology or comprehensive impact analysis.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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For a more comprehensive camouflage, a dye will seal the deal.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For players looking to brush up on the series’ best installments, both Monster Hunter: World (2018) and Monster Hunter Rise (2021) offer accessible, but deep entryways into the franchise.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2025
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My deepest condolences to friends, family and cinema lovers.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide-ranging. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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