far and wide

adverb

variants or less commonly far and near

: in every direction : everywhere

searched far and wide

Synonyms of far and wide

• everywhere
• far and near
• all over the place
• in every corner
• high and low
• on all hands

Examples of far and wide in a Sentence

we searched far and wide for a surgeon who could perform that delicate operation

Recent Examples on the Web

The praise should come from far and wide for doing this incredible deed; 83 points is 83 points, after all. —Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026

New horizons call as the shimmering Sun in your curious 9th house trines buoyant Jupiter, filling you with inspiration to travel far and wide (literally or mentally). —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026

Gusty winds carry pollen far and wide, while a late-season frost pauses tree growth and temporarily slows pollen production. —Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026

The Exumas are known as one of The Bahamas’ better fishing areas, with champion fisherman and beginners alike coming from far and wide in hopes of landing everything from silvery bonefish and snapper to wahoo and mahi-mahi. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for far and wide

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified