far and wide
adverb
variants
or less commonly far and near
: in every direction : everywhere
searched far and wide
Synonyms
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
Notorious far and wide, gas station bathrooms are usually good arguments for holding it.
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Drew Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Münchhausen earned a reputation far and wide as a good-hearted, generous, lively and dramatic storyteller—though not a liar.
—Rosemary Counter, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
At the same time, training and data about school shootings has spread far and wide, and practices for preventing and responding to them are well established.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2024
While it was felt far and wide, officials have reported no major damage or injuries thus far.
—USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Fans traveled from far and wide to see the 34-year-old songstress in action, with research firm QuestionPro finding Swift will add a total of $4.6 billion to the U.S. economy courtesy of consumers spending on meals out, merch, and overnight stays.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
Fans travel far and wide to see Curry play every game.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
People have come far and wide to support The Urban Oyster and other restaurants like it and so many individual concepts are being birthed every year and now there’s a plethora of choices!
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Whether the cancellation of the April 20 event will dampen 420 — a day that is observed by cannabis enthusiasts far and wide — is debatable, Bay Area weed advocates say.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Drew Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Münchhausen earned a reputation far and wide as a good-hearted, generous, lively and dramatic storyteller—though not a liar.
—Rosemary Counter, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
At the same time, training and data about school shootings has spread far and wide, and practices for preventing and responding to them are well established.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2024
While it was felt far and wide, officials have reported no major damage or injuries thus far.
—USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Fans traveled from far and wide to see the 34-year-old songstress in action, with research firm QuestionPro finding Swift will add a total of $4.6 billion to the U.S. economy courtesy of consumers spending on meals out, merch, and overnight stays.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
Fans travel far and wide to see Curry play every game.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
People have come far and wide to support The Urban Oyster and other restaurants like it and so many individual concepts are being birthed every year and now there’s a plethora of choices!
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Whether the cancellation of the April 20 event will dampen 420 — a day that is observed by cannabis enthusiasts far and wide — is debatable, Bay Area weed advocates say.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Far and wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20and%20wide. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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