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

Advertisement The economic fallout has been felt far and wide. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 19 June 2026

Contributing Travel Editor Andrew Sessa spins the globe — and trots around it, too — to bring CNT the latest and greatest news and notes from destinations far and wide. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026

The saxophonist is a musical shapeshifter who lends his talents far and wide, but his dreamiest, most conventionally melodic music usually arises from his long-running collaboration with vocalist Nicholas Krgovich. — Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 18 June 2026

Backup quarterback battle is underway The Rams searched far and wide for a backup quarterback this offseason. — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 9 June 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
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide