as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
The verdict sparked widespread outrage and debate, and Casey has remained a controversial figure ever since.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Some clinicians have also observed low vitamin E levels in patients, though more research is needed to determine how widespread this is.
Fats
Fats are essential for nervous system repair and help maintain the myelin sheath,the fatty layer that protects nerve cells, Spechler said.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Trump has long questioned the U.S. electoral system and continues to falsely claim that his 2020 loss to Democratic President Joe Biden was the result of widespread fraud.
—Brendan Pierson, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Economists are warning that the friction between the world's two largest economies could cause widespread damage and a possible global recession, even after after the 90-day pause on some tariffs.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Some clinicians have also observed low vitamin E levels in patients, though more research is needed to determine how widespread this is.
Fats
Fats are essential for nervous system repair and help maintain the myelin sheath,the fatty layer that protects nerve cells, Spechler said.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Trump has long questioned the U.S. electoral system and continues to falsely claim that his 2020 loss to Democratic President Joe Biden was the result of widespread fraud.
—Brendan Pierson, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Economists are warning that the friction between the world's two largest economies could cause widespread damage and a possible global recession, even after after the 90-day pause on some tariffs.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
Adjective
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Little Saigon has an extensive collection of newspapers and radio and television media broadcasts that serve the community.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
28 Apr. 2025
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Teams may resist new workflows or technologies, requiring extensive training and communication efforts.—
Prashanthi Kolluru,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the broader impact of the administration's funding pause remains unclear, the escalating battle has brought many of the university's key research projects, including studies on Alzheimer's disease and cancer treatment, to a halt.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The film's broad cultural influence extends beyond the entertainment industry.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pan stressed the importance of providing customers with a wide range of customization options.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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During the course of the case, Grossman requested a wide range of documentation, related to OSA records, the alleged victim’s mental health, her email communication with Taylor and her hospital records, according to court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the powers that are given to a judge under the new statute are pretty sweeping.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In-state tuition waivers for undocumented students are set to end July 1, part of a sweeping immigration bill passed in the Florida legislature.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Orioles scored the first run of the game in the second inning when Ramón Laureano ripped an RBI double to deep center.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2025
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As well as their three strikes, Dortmund had the ball in the back of the net twice more after Pascal Gross and Julian Brandt made deep runs behind Barcelona’s defensive line to race through on goal.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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