wide-ranging

adjective

wide-rang·​ing ˈwīd-ˌrān-jiŋ 

: extensive in scope : comprehensive

wide-ranging interests

Synonyms of wide-ranging

• extensive
• broad
• wide
• sweeping
• comprehensive
• deep

Examples of wide-ranging in a Sentence

his wide-ranging business interests and real estate holdings make him one of the most powerful men in the state

Recent Examples on the Web

The allegations are wide-ranging, varied and horrific, and Brand will have the chance to defend himself likely in a few weeks’ time. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

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Hanson joined OutKick for a wide-ranging interview, and the state of NFL officiating was part of the discussion. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Thao, her boyfriend Andre Jones, local businessman David Duong, and his son Andy Duong face federal charges a wide-ranging indictment alleging bribery, mail and wire fraud, and conspiracy. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wide-ranging

• interchanging
• rearranging
• arranging
• exchanging
• unchanging
• changing
• ranging