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

Onshoring hasn’t taken off as a runaway trend even as the current political administration exacts punishing duties on offshore production markets far and wide. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

What Attracts Wasps When the colony is at its peak size, wasps may need to forage far and wide. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, the shooting was covered far and wide in the media, placing an overwhelming focus on Baldwin — particularly with the paparazzi. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026

The ensuing traffic jam sent reverberations far and wide and snarled thousands of people. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 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