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
Historically popular among Asian-American shoppers, Orange House is now focused on broadening its reach to include non-Asian and mainstream audiences who value clean-label, environmentally responsible products.
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Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
Low employee confidence can also signal a worsening job market and broadening economic distress.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Adulthood and extensive global travel have broadened my appreciation of other cultures.
—Rusty Wright, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
The law extends tax cuts that Trump passed during his first term in office and pours billions more into border security as the president seeks to broaden his crackdown on immigration.
—Moriah Balingit, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
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Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
Low employee confidence can also signal a worsening job market and broadening economic distress.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Adulthood and extensive global travel have broadened my appreciation of other cultures.
—Rusty Wright, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
The law extends tax cuts that Trump passed during his first term in office and pours billions more into border security as the president seeks to broaden his crackdown on immigration.
—Moriah Balingit, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broaden
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Along with expanding viewing options, the sport is widening its race schedule and the number of locations.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Wildfires are a natural part of Southern California’s landscape, but more people are crowding into areas that are primed to burn, and the danger zones are widening.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
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Although the company is actively adapting—expanding into energy storage, changing billing models, and tweaking its supply chain—investors continue to be concerned about the pace and effectiveness of these strategic adjustments.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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To expand its financial services sector, the BVI is developing an International Arbitration Center, positioning itself as a premier destination for international dispute resolution.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broaden. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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