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

People came from far and wide to cross the frozen Ohio River, either lacing up their sturdiest snow boots or ice-skating to and from Kentucky and Ohio. —Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026

This report spread so far and wide that Thornton was recently forced to make an actual statement about it to USA Today. —Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026

The Hurricanes, the last at-large team into the 12-team playoff field, traveled far and wide on their playoff run to get back home. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2026

Taavo Somer and William Tigertt founded the business in 2005 and helped revolutionize menswear with their distinct take on traditional American craftsmanship blended with contemporary style that soon became a favorite of hipsters far and wide. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 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