as in to widen
to increase the width, breadth, or scope of
They decided to broaden the road by adding an additional lane. You'll find if you broaden your horizons that there are many right paths to choose.
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Recent Examples of broaden
The finding broadens the scientific understanding of how touch operates in humans and how it might be harnessed for technology.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Variable intake valve timing broadens its torque curve, with the engine now able to rev past 11,000 rpm as well.
—New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
These years also broadened his leadership scope.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The researchers say future studies will explore direct causation, dig into the biological reasons behind it and broaden the findings across diverse populations.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Variable intake valve timing broadens its torque curve, with the engine now able to rev past 11,000 rpm as well.
—New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
These years also broadened his leadership scope.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The researchers say future studies will explore direct causation, dig into the biological reasons behind it and broaden the findings across diverse populations.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Worse, slanting political lines so that one party or the other is guaranteed victory only widens the gulf that has helped turn Washington’s into its current slough of dysfunction.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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The difference was day and night, a sleeker, profile with a deeper-V hull and widened spray rails, along with extensive soundproofing for a quieter interior.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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In addition to WeRide and Pony AI, Baidu is also expanding its robotaxi offerings through its Apollo Go vehicles.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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That includes a new and robust collaboration with Brazil’s federal government and 22 of its states—including Pará—to expand cooperation on climate action.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broaden. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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