1
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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2
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
The trail will serve as an educational tool, Wills wrote in a pamphlet, showing the breadth of the inaugural 13 Chicago sites where the black and gold markers will be placed.
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Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
The measure combines six metrics like market breadth, volatility and leverage to deliver a reading on investor sentiment.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Weinbach’s not going for breadth; this is an exercise in getting away with as much as possible while explaining absolutely nothing.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
My job is to think about that opportunity through a consumer lens and deliver incredible content, incredible products and incredible experiences that leverage the full breadth of the brand.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
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Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
The measure combines six metrics like market breadth, volatility and leverage to deliver a reading on investor sentiment.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Weinbach’s not going for breadth; this is an exercise in getting away with as much as possible while explaining absolutely nothing.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
My job is to think about that opportunity through a consumer lens and deliver incredible content, incredible products and incredible experiences that leverage the full breadth of the brand.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breadth
Noun
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All three are part of Sheetz's five-year expansion plan for Ohio, which includes 20 locations in the Dayton area and 50 in Columbus.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
27 Aug. 2025
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Public four-year institutions report ambitious expansion plans, with over half expecting to launch five or more new online programs in the next three years.—
Alison Griffin,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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There's a tendency to minimize the scope of damage, Scampini Linn said.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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With ratios calculated across a calendar year, club figures are assessed up to December 31, meaning, unlike with other rules, there’s no scope to attend to problems in January or in that period between the season ending and the end of the accounting year.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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After years of open world games that render continent-sized expanses to roam, Delta’s strict guardrails around what makes an explorable space feel downright claustrophobic.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
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This luxe expanse of hip home rentals and elegant glamping tents sits on 37,000 acres, rivaling many of the country’s national parks (Bryce Canyon is roughly 36,000 acres).—
Emily Pennington,
Outside,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some examples highlight the extent of this shift: In California, quarterback Malachi Nelson signed a six-figure NIL deal as a high school junior.—
Aaron S. Marks,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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The 211 data provides one view into the extent of the damage.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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For a shorter option, this ribbed midi from The Drop taps into the trend without the extra length.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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All items are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
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The idea that humans could one day populate and even colonize Mars is one no longer confined to the realm of science fiction.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Embraer has chosen to not contest the two major OEM’s in the narrow body realm of A320’s and B737’s which carry 150 or more passengers.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If not, one of the course’s comfort stations is just beyond the greens for the course’s stretch run.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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SpaceX planned to launch Starship Flight 10 from its Starbase site in South Texas this evening (Aug. 24), during an hourlong stretch that began at 7:30 p.m. EDT (2330 GMT).—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Powell was one of only six NBA players last season to average at least 21 points while shooting better than 48% from the field and 40% from three-point range.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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While owners can charge the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance for maximum hybrid range, there’s no real need to charge the roadster to ensure there’s enough electric power to deliver all 805 hp.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Breadth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breadth. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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