as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
surprised by the width of his power and influence in the oil business
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Recent Examples of width
To put it in perspective, between 63 and 72 percent of people wear shoes that don’t fit the width or length of their feet, according to a study completed by the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research.
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Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Exact spacing depends on each variety's mature width; large plants will need more space than compact.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
One of the most important among these standards was RIAA’s equalization curve, developed in 1954, which standardized the width of the grooves used in records and established specifications for the frequency response of audio recordings (known as the RIAA Curve).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 May 2026
At its peak, the tornado had estimated wind speeds of 100 mph and a width of 50 yards.
—Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
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Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Exact spacing depends on each variety's mature width; large plants will need more space than compact.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
One of the most important among these standards was RIAA’s equalization curve, developed in 1954, which standardized the width of the grooves used in records and established specifications for the frequency response of audio recordings (known as the RIAA Curve).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 May 2026
At its peak, the tornado had estimated wind speeds of 100 mph and a width of 50 yards.
—Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for width
Noun
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The exact scope and timing of layoffs remain mostly unknown.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The policy should also require input from expert engineers and consultants to verify the scope and needs for all major projects, as well as careful reviews of all vendor contracts by qualified legal counsel prior to execution.—
Meily Perez,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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To an extent, the film is about survival.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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The energy returned in a big way this season, to the extent there were credible rumours as recently as in the past two weeks that Guardiola wanted to stay after all.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Leo Woodall may be journeying to fantastical locales with his foray into Middle-earth, but his casting in the continuation of The Lord of the Rings saga is planted firmly in the realm of reality.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
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That’s a realm the film itself dives into for extended, immersive and blearily entrancing interludes — a gateway into its eventual, more drastic breakdown of rational reality, controlled by one player’s will.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
24 May 2026
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The Athletic has spoken to a wide range of sources, many speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, to tell the inside story of a season like no other for Liverpool.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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If oil prices stabilize and the market gains confidence in the 2026 earnings range, that discount could narrow quickly.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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“Width.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/width. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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