1
: over or through a wide area
has traveled widely
2
: to a great extent
departed widely from the previous edition
3
: by or among a large well-dispersed group of people
a widely known political figure
4
: over a broad range
persons with widely fluctuating incomes—
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Current BiographyExamples of widely in a Sentence
Their products are widely available.
a widely known political figure
The books are widely read by adults as well as children.
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While Vice President Kamala Harris is widely considered a front-runner for the nomination—and has received Biden’s endorsement—her ascension to the top of the ticket is not guaranteed.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 21 July 2024
Pritzker was widely reported to have personally appealed to Biden on Chicago’s behalf to win the bid to host the Democratic National Convention.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA TODAY, 21 July 2024
But it’s widely acknowledged the company won’t achieve its initial promise of creating 13,000 jobs and investing $10 billion in Wisconsin.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2024
Malathion is used widely by farmers, gardeners, and to help eradicate the invasive cotton boll weevil, according to the EPA.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2024
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Nik Popli, TIME, 21 July 2024
Pritzker was widely reported to have personally appealed to Biden on Chicago’s behalf to win the bid to host the Democratic National Convention.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA TODAY, 21 July 2024
But it’s widely acknowledged the company won’t achieve its initial promise of creating 13,000 jobs and investing $10 billion in Wisconsin.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2024
Malathion is used widely by farmers, gardeners, and to help eradicate the invasive cotton boll weevil, according to the EPA.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2024
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“Widely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/widely. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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