1
as in wide
having a greater than usual measure across
an unusually broad expanse of water in the island-dotted lake
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2
as in extensive
having considerable extent
her broad knowledge of American politics makes her a much-sought-after guest on talk shows
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3
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
gave them a broad hint that it was time to leave
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4
as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
a broad overview of the topic
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Recent Examples of broad
Over the course of a year, the implant consistently recorded both sharp neuron spikes and broader synaptic activity while the mice remained healthy and active.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Lawyers for the White House thave argued that the law gives the president broad discretion to decide when troops are needed, and that violence in June can still be used as a reason to call up the Guard months later.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Commemorations will extend beyond Michigan to the broader Great Lakes region as well.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Still, Domino's stock has barely moved over the past year, according to the Food Institute, even as the broader market has risen, market data shows.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Lawyers for the White House thave argued that the law gives the president broad discretion to decide when troops are needed, and that violence in June can still be used as a reason to call up the Guard months later.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Commemorations will extend beyond Michigan to the broader Great Lakes region as well.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Still, Domino's stock has barely moved over the past year, according to the Food Institute, even as the broader market has risen, market data shows.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broad
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Young’s early stats would have looked prettier if McMillan was able to haul in a wide open touchdown throw from the third-year QB on the team’s only first-half scoring drive.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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To plant the cutting or purchased plant, choose a pot that’s at least 8 inches deep and about 10 to 12 inches wide to accommodate growth, with plenty of drainage holes to let water escape.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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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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One obvious reason for my interest in the movie, then, was that Walter Matthau reminded me, a little bit, of my father.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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There are good pieces in place, but replacing or re-signing Bregman seems to be an obvious offseason priority, and another impact starter would certainly help.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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In general, the family and the Brown-Forman Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm, tries to be consistent with its giving, said current Brown-Forman board chairman Farrer.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Led by quarterback Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt’s roster has been built by coach Clark Lea and general manager Barton Simmons, a longtime recruiting analyst for Rivals and 247Sports.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The sweeping romance set across three decades of passion, loss, and hope in Beirut stars Hassan Akil and Mounia Akl as Nino and Yasmina, star-crossed lovers bound by a magnetic relationship, one an eternal optimist and the other an impulsive pragmatist.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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The lawsuits before the Supreme Court—brought by importers and small manufacturers—claim the president’s sweeping use of emergency powers violates congressional authority to tax and regulate trade.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Kerrygold Salted Butter Sticks The creamy texture of Kerrygold Butter is unmistakable—and a delicious addition to a holiday meal or dessert.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Two cars named Above and Beyond with subtle but unmistakable nautical references—including the port and starboard colors on a boat’s lights, along with design motifs of several famous superyachts.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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Child care disruptions have been shown to negatively impact labor force participation (particularly for women), productivity growth and overall economic growth.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The overall findings indicated that those who received the drug did not perform better than those given a placebo.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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For deep crosses, timing is much harder.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The process of retrieving remains is plagued a deep sense of distrust that has prevailed between the two parties both throughout the past two years of war and in a ceasefire period already marked by dueling accusations of violations.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Broad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broad. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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