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as in expansion
a wide space or area
a great breadth of land awaited those who were brave and hardy enough to settle it
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as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the breadth of his knowledge on the subject is awesome
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Recent Examples of breadth
As for the major averages, Johnson thinks more time is needed to construct a new bull cycle, though that could happen if the markets experience strong breadth over the next few days.
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Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The breadth of cities that could be affected by Mullin's policy idea spreads far.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
In its analysis of the deal, the CNA won’t consider the breadth of the potential of the new holding company, said Giovanni Tapia, a former antitrust commissioner at Cofece.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Visit between late spring and late fall, when monsoon showers reveal the area's full breadth of colors.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
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Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The breadth of cities that could be affected by Mullin's policy idea spreads far.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
In its analysis of the deal, the CNA won’t consider the breadth of the potential of the new holding company, said Giovanni Tapia, a former antitrust commissioner at Cofece.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Visit between late spring and late fall, when monsoon showers reveal the area's full breadth of colors.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breadth
Noun
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This external stripping accelerates the heating and expansion of the dwarf galaxy, nudging it toward that dynamical attractor even faster.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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But Apple’s more recent expansions into areas like virtual reality and artificial intelligence haven’t been as successful.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Smart compares its scope to WannaCry, the high-profile global ransomware attack that affected more than 200,000 computers in 2017.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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The turnout reflected the scope of the loss.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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White clouds can be seen swirling on Earth's sunlit arc above the line separating night from day while the cratered expanse of the lunar disk stretches out below.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The single-level expanse of exhibition space has two entry points and countless options for covering its formidable length.—
Leah Ollman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Department of Education exists, to a large extent, to distribute education funds authorized by Congress.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The question stumped them, but only to some extent.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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The length is perfect with a pair of ballet flats or lug-sole loafers, and the structured shape matches with everything from a casual white tee to a silky camisole and cropped cardigan for a day-to-night look.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Broken lengths of irrigation piping lie scattered in the dust.—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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The research would have to extend into the professional realm to deepen these burgeoning understandings of how the dark facets of ourselves operate, suggesting even the necessity of the shadow as that might be directing our career choices through the world.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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The shift is moving medical debt collections into a less regulated realm.—
Noam N. Levey,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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The City of Brookhaven has approved a major redevelopment project along North Druid Hills Road, paving the way for more than $150 million in private investment aimed at transforming a stretch of aging commercial properties.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Vast stretches of suburban concrete block its natural drainage, and thousands of homes have been built along its winding, sluggish tributaries.—
Dominic Boyer,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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Petrochemicals include a wide range of non-fuel products derived from oil that are essential to the production of plastics, electronics, fertilizers, medicines and many other items.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The conditions in the strait remain in flux, some analysts said, leaving a wide range of possible outcomes.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Breadth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breadth. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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