as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the new policy is broadly applicable
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Recent Examples of broadly
More broadly, the NBA has expressed concern about prop bets, while other sports leagues have worried about the potential for manipulation.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Indian only achieved its first profitable fiscal year under Polaris in 2023, though sales slumped in 2024, broadly reflecting industry-wide trends.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
For adults, this might be broadly said to include historic shifts in media consumption—the migration, over the past seventy-odd years, from text to video, from print to screen, and the more recent rise of the attention economy.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Live Más Café can also help Taco Bell more broadly.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Elliott’s introduction to life in the Midlands has been slow-going, broadly due to circumstances beyond his control.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Moreover, Trump’s recalcitrance regarding support for military action over Taiwan is broadly shared by its allies.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
By 2025, Democrats were more ideologically cohesive but less broadly appealing.
—Nafees Alam, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Social media users were broadly furious.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Indian only achieved its first profitable fiscal year under Polaris in 2023, though sales slumped in 2024, broadly reflecting industry-wide trends.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
For adults, this might be broadly said to include historic shifts in media consumption—the migration, over the past seventy-odd years, from text to video, from print to screen, and the more recent rise of the attention economy.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Live Más Café can also help Taco Bell more broadly.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Elliott’s introduction to life in the Midlands has been slow-going, broadly due to circumstances beyond his control.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Moreover, Trump’s recalcitrance regarding support for military action over Taiwan is broadly shared by its allies.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
By 2025, Democrats were more ideologically cohesive but less broadly appealing.
—Nafees Alam, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Social media users were broadly furious.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadly
Adverb
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Social media is also full of ideas from people taking this oversized pie and turning it into any number of other desserts, from mini individual pies (with the use of a biscuit cutter) to layered trifles that are highly impressive and visually stunning.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Netflix and Chernin Entertainment have greenlit a drama series centered on the lives of the highly influential Kennedy family, Variety has learned.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Reports of Brigitte Bardot's death have been greatly exaggerated — and the French actress isn't happy about it.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Movement is important because if partially digested foods and toxins linger in the gut, the chance for problems increases greatly.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Granted, Stafford’s life is considerably easier with Davante Adams in vertical routes.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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French collective memories altered considerably after World War II, converting a story of collaboration after June 1940 into one of resistance.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Goalie prospect Adam Gajan is off to a much better start to his sophomore season at Duluth.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Other surveys suggest a much tighter race.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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To think Guardiola’s side are going to experience another dramatic slump in form would be to utterly ignore their recent history.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Made in equal parts as creator Hugo Ensslin originally conceived it, the Green Chartreuse utterly dominates the experience, but back down the liqueur and boost the other two ingredients a touch, and the Tipperary is a bold but charming drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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His decision to run for sheriff has drawn mostly positive reactions in the county, said Arkansas Times reporter Matt Campbell, who’s covered the case extensively.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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The department said that the skull was the only piece of Sullivan’s remains found after authorities extensively searched the area 21 years ago.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The front section of the plane, below the cockpit, also suffered significantly damage.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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On Saturday, the Clemson Tigers were already dealing with one disappointing injury, which significantly impacted their chances of turning around the season.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Today, the fourth and fifth generations are largely leading the philanthropic drive, but the family’s vision and values were evident throughout the 20th century.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Reddit community largely agreed with her.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Broadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadly. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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