as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
First, because general-purpose computing made screens so widespread that many worthwhile activities take place on them.
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Heat stress has affected more than 84% of the world’s reefs in the last few years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Coral Reef Watch — a collapse so widespread that it is considered the world’s fourth mass bleaching event.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Some incidents have spurred widespread condemnation, with nuances forming only about whether candidates should withdraw from the political arena altogether.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
Russ Anderson, Julian and McLinko knew that the sales practice misconduct was widespread and systemic, according to former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Heat stress has affected more than 84% of the world’s reefs in the last few years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Coral Reef Watch — a collapse so widespread that it is considered the world’s fourth mass bleaching event.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Some incidents have spurred widespread condemnation, with nuances forming only about whether candidates should withdraw from the political arena altogether.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
Russ Anderson, Julian and McLinko knew that the sales practice misconduct was widespread and systemic, according to former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
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The Brown family, founders of Brown-Forman, has significantly shaped Louisville through extensive philanthropy over 155 years.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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More than 600 Middlebury students had also joined an online group to share updates of the extensive effort to find Smith, WPTZ reported.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The concept is a console user interface for straightforward play, with Windows available underneath for broader software support, additional storefronts and a wider range of game types.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s backing for his fellow conservative was part of a broader push to secure a political shift across Latin America, with elections pending in a number of nations.—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The wide-leg look allows for plenty of airflow, making these a great staple for the warmer days of early fall.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Their philanthropic efforts have supported a wide range of causes, including arts, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The record-setting rate of college coaching buyouts this year has reignited one member of Congress’ push to impose sweeping limits on how much universities can pay their coaches—both to lead their teams and, if desired, leave them.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The proof is in the pudding, with the pudding being a sweeping assortment of pieces that are both nostalgia-laced and prepared to serve the needs of modern-day tastemakers.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Jerami Grant came off the bench for 29 points, hitting 4-of-7 from deep, while Deni Avdija added 20 points and Shaedon Sharpe tossed in 15.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez deliberately aimed deep passes to both wings.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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