1
as in wide
having a greater than usual measure across
an unusually broad expanse of water in the island-dotted lake
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2
as in extensive
having considerable extent
her broad knowledge of American politics makes her a much-sought-after guest on talk shows
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3
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
gave them a broad hint that it was time to leave
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4
as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
a broad overview of the topic
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Recent Examples of broad
On a broader stage, there is Mamie Gummer, eldest daughter of the Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep.
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Lynne Agress, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2025
Yet regulation alone hasn’t resolved broader disparities.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Sunday’s talks are expected to be high-level only, suggesting that the two sides will discuss a broader framework for moving forward.
—Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
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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Lynne Agress, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2025
Yet regulation alone hasn’t resolved broader disparities.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Sunday’s talks are expected to be high-level only, suggesting that the two sides will discuss a broader framework for moving forward.
—Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broad
Adjective
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Certain buttons will also come in a wider variety of shapes, and the labels will have varying text weights.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
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The brand has sprung into comfy shoe stardom with a wide variety of comfortable flats, stylish sandals, and more.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Right whales are identified by individual markings on their heads and bodies, with extensive photo catalogues managed by the New England Aquarium.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Drawing from her extensive experience in content development for award-winning productions and emergent networks, Luisa will guide participants through the end-to-end process of production, from concept development to distribution.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The lesson is obvious for investors: always consider control systems.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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That was all too obvious within minutes of his final home game of the season coming to an end on Friday night.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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As for the state of the market in regard to the model in general, an example of a 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Cabriolet—with coachwork by Castegna—sold for $4.515 million at Gooding & Company’s 2023 Pebble Beach Auctions.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
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The country’s powerful military is run by the general Asim Munir, known for his hardline stance on India.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Nissan on May 13 announced sweeping cuts across the company with plans to lay off another 11,000 employees and close more than a half-dozen plants across the globe.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Those in search of luxury can stay in a five-star hotel, sleeping on a plush bed, soaking in a deep bath tub and lounging on a balcony with sweeping mountain views.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Beyond the physical abuse, Cassie endured a steady drumbeat of insidious threats that sent an unmistakable message: the violence could escalate at any moment.—
Lauren Hersh,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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The unmistakable message: in Welch’s House of Representatives, Democratic moderates who think for themselves and question their own party’s orthodoxies are unwelcome.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Arkansas earned the No. 4 overall seed for the NCAA Softball Tournament and will host a regional that includes (2) Oklahoma State, (3) Indiana and (4) Saint Louis.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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The overall margin of sampling error is +/- 4.0 percentage points.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Simone is damaged and buoyant simultaneously, and the young actress shows a deep maturity in the portrayal of the character's complex mental and emotional state.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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But according to recent discoveries made at volcanoes in Hawai’i, trace amounts of some of those coveted metals are seeping up from the planet’s deepest reaches.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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“Broad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broad. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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