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

Millions of people in the US are also living with long Covid, a chronic condition with wide-ranging symptoms – including fatigue, difficulty breathing, neurological and digestive issues – that can persist months or years after a Covid-19 infection. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

There’s also a wide-ranging whiskey selection that would be impressive in the Lower 48 but is especially eye-popping in a town near the end of most distribution chains. — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

Born in Guiyang, China, in 1991, Pan is known for her wide-ranging practice, embracing moving image, sound, sculpture, and performance. — News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026

Federal prosecutors appear to be amassing a wide-ranging list of likely witnesses to take the stand in October when ex-Mayor Sheng Thao and three co-defendants face a criminal trial for charges of bribery and conspiracy. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wide-ranging

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