as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
The arrests have caused widespread fear among immigrants in Massachusetts towns such as Milford.
Plymouth County Correctional Facility, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is the only ICE detention center in the state.
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Ben Adler, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Now, instead of customers belting out their favorite songs at Friday karaoke, the establishment is shuttered while city officials prepare for a day of widespread protests against Trump administration policies Saturday.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Trump’s claim appeared to be designed to counter the widespread perception that the massive strike means Israel snubbed the White House’s effort to negotiate a deal with Iran.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
From the governor’s office, Scott has taken a skeptical eye toward a major Trump administration policy plank, its widespread imposition of tariffs on foreign countries.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
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Ben Adler, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Now, instead of customers belting out their favorite songs at Friday karaoke, the establishment is shuttered while city officials prepare for a day of widespread protests against Trump administration policies Saturday.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Trump’s claim appeared to be designed to counter the widespread perception that the massive strike means Israel snubbed the White House’s effort to negotiate a deal with Iran.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
From the governor’s office, Scott has taken a skeptical eye toward a major Trump administration policy plank, its widespread imposition of tariffs on foreign countries.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
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Boelter – a husband and father, according to an online biography – has touted an extensive background in security and military training, according to an ABC News review of his online presence and professional history.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 June 2025
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The center said no one on campus was hurt, despite the extensive damage.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
15 June 2025
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But, like all industrious publishers, Dunton had broader ambitions: to seed new publics for his writing.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Oil prices have surged following Israel’s initial strikes on Iranian targets on Friday and retaliatory attacks by Tehran amid concerns that a broader regional conflict could disrupt oil exports from the Middle East.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
16 June 2025
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Best bets: On our radar this week Noah Davis A collection of more than 50 figurative paintings made by the late Los Angeles artist, who died at 32 in 2015, just as Davis’ career was beginning to attract wide attention, arrives after stops in Potsdam, Germany, and London.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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What’s more, this type of channel supports a wider culture of trust and transparency. 2) Communicate Transparently with Customers Many trust practices are nearly invisible when they’re done right.—
Chris Womack,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Known for her intimate, sultry sound, Claudio now pushes past her established aesthetic, creating a sweeping, conceptual world that mirrors her personal and artistic evolution.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Trump is unhappy with Musk’s outburst, but Republicans are downplaying the effect on their agenda bill Trump confirmed their relationship has soured, with Musk repeatedly blasting the president’s sweeping domestic agenda bill in recent days and a public fight on social media on Thursday.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The shootings happened at a time when political leaders nationwide have been attacked, harassed and intimidated amid deep political divisions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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The result is Venezuelans across the country navigating deep anxiety over not only their own status, but over bubbling hostilities in the national debate over immigration.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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