far and wide

adverb

variants or less commonly far and near

: in every direction : everywhere

searched far and wide

Synonyms

• all over
• everyplace
• everywhere
• high and low
• throughout

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

This franchise has searched far and wide for a mainstay at tight end and finally has one in LaPorta. DB Brian Branch Overview: Branch was viewed as one of the top defensive players in the 2023 draft, but fell to the second round because of questions about his speed and athleticism. —Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 May 2025

The plant is thought to have been wiped out after the eradication of buffalo that used to migrate through the area, meaning its seeds were no longer dispersed far and wide. —Nicole Mowbray, CNN Money, 30 May 2025

Read the full Leo Daily Horoscope Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Your word stretches far and wide! —Usa Today, USA Today, 25 May 2025

An analysis of this month’s World Beer Cup medalists shows how far and wide award-winning beer can be found globally. —Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

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