as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the new policy is broadly applicable
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadly
Adverb
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The primetime event precedes the release of the highly anticipated Wicked: For Good, which hits theaters on Friday, Nov. 21.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
9 July 2025 -
Utilities are highly regulated, and political headwinds could change with every election cycle.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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That has greatly reduced the flow of trade through the Red Sea corridor, which typically sees $1 trillion of goods move through it annually.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Many went to states with lower taxes, cheaper housing and sunny weather, with Florida and Texas benefiting greatly from this influx of newcomers.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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The former was first introduced over a century ago, while the latter comes from a much newer, sustainability-minded brand—and both befit a royal.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 July 2025
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images This drop in sales might have something to do with the fact that the median sale price of a home in California remains much higher than that of a typical home in the U.S.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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But over the last week, Mora has started three times for his country, tip-tapping between flailing legs with the ball at his feet, his confidence and dribbling ability utterly defying his years.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Despite being a television fixture for decades with iconic roles on FX’s The Shield and Justified (not to mention recurring as Venus Van Dam on Sons of Anarchy), Goggins utterly exploded this year.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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The loss of habitat due to drought and wildfires contributes significantly to why some birds migrate.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Responding to staffing shortages that imperiled guards and staff, Wisconsin lawmakers in 2023 significantly increased pay for corrections officers — hoping to retain and attract more workers to the grueling job.—
Mario Koran,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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Their lineup has serious pop already, largely courtesy of Aaron Judge, but if the Yankees are able to add another potential 45 home run bat, the lineup adds an extra element of power.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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But economists largely agree that trade deficits are not losses or subsidies.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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“Broadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadly. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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