as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
Their use has drawn widespread criticism from privacy advocates and activists, who argue that such technology can be exploited to covertly monitor protestors and suppress dissent.
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Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
Especially at a time of widespread upheaval in the Middle East, U.S. engagement is needed to guide the region to a stable peace.
—Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
The Context Wildfires in Los Angeles have caused widespread devastation, destroying nearly 2,000 structures and consuming 42 square miles, an area nearly the size of San Francisco.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The photo, which has gained widespread attention, has sparked a mix of reactions online.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
Especially at a time of widespread upheaval in the Middle East, U.S. engagement is needed to guide the region to a stable peace.
—Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
The Context Wildfires in Los Angeles have caused widespread devastation, destroying nearly 2,000 structures and consuming 42 square miles, an area nearly the size of San Francisco.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The photo, which has gained widespread attention, has sparked a mix of reactions online.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
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The communication breakdown often stems from uncertainties, including difficulty identifying the most suitable candidate, feeling overwhelmed by the extensive volume of applicants and experiencing internal hesitation about an individual's potential organizational fit.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, locals like former NBCUniversal executive Ron Meyer and Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio have extensive and irreplaceable collections.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Which is why Kourosh emphasizes these fires must be treated as a broader public health crisis requiring government intervention.Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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When placed correctly, light from these fixtures should diffuse throughout the room by bouncing off walls, mirrors, or ceilings to create a broad light distribution.Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Originally shared as wedding favors, these tiny delights soon won the wider public’s affection and started being sold everywhere.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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McManus, who was 20-for-21 on field goals this season, pushed a 38-yarder wide right.Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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But for the wing of the Republican Party that has been pushing sweeping election reform since the 2020 contest, the work continues.Miles Parks, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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Canadian officials have been talking to incoming Trump administration officials about increasing border security in an effort to avoid a sweeping 25% tariff that Trump has threatened to impose on all Canadian products.Jim Morris, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
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His deep delivery of the song and compelling narrative bode well for Favela’s upcoming album, Origen, to be released on Jan. 23.Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025
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But the high aspiration of the 1.5 target also exposed deep fault lines among nations.Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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