as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
The impact could be widespread: About 24.2 million Americans are currently enrolled in ACA Marketplace coverage, more than twice the total from four years ago.
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Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
The company is bracing for widespread layoffs that will be part of the company’s pledge to find $2 billion in savings post-merger.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Trump’s move drew widespread criticism, but Antoni was a vocal defender.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2025
Immediate and widespread evacuations impacted over 2 million people as coastal towns braced for potential waves.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
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Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
The company is bracing for widespread layoffs that will be part of the company’s pledge to find $2 billion in savings post-merger.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Trump’s move drew widespread criticism, but Antoni was a vocal defender.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2025
Immediate and widespread evacuations impacted over 2 million people as coastal towns braced for potential waves.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
Adjective
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Shares reached their lowest point of the year in April and fell to the $18.13 mark around the same time a Reuters report found Tan had extensive business ties to China.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Complementing the aeronautical and automotive artistry was an extensive menu from some of the region’s top chefs, winemakers, and purveyors of wine and spirits, along with a collection of supercars and classics falling under the auction hammer through Broad Arrow.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The high court paused a federal judge’s prior order blocking DOGE from immediately getting broad access to the data.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Areola has broad public health experience and holds a Ph.D in environmental toxicology.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In between were segments that captured the wider breadth of the Jonas journey, with songs from the assorted solo releases and side projects of Nick and Joe, as eldest brother Kevin dutifully manned his guitar throughout the night amid the 11-piece backing outfit and horn section.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The company is known for its wide range of plan options and fast speeds for the price.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Amid unprecedented and sweeping changes to federal vaccine policy, Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Michigan's chief medical executive, said public health officials in states like Michigan are taking the lead in determining how COVID-19 vaccines will roll out in their communities this fall.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Germany plans to boost military recruitment as part of a sweeping effort to strengthen its national defenses in response to security concerns sparked by Russia's war in Ukraine.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With 13 starters back, including eight on offense, could this be the year Colleyville Heritage makes another deep run in the postseason?—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Aug. 2025
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There's something nice about having a deep repertoire of your own music that means something to your audience.—
Ed Masley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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