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
His partnership with Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation is expected to broaden public access to education around bird care and conservation, while his longer term goal is to establish a Haven Center, a dedicated space for training, education, and community engagement.
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Daily News, 8 May 2026
What adults can do To help young people make a difference, first broaden your definition of contribution.
—Jen Agans, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Under Polanski’s leadership, the Greens have sought to broaden their appeal beyond its traditional pro-environment base.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
This role stretches beyond scouting, broadening Wolking’s scope within the front office.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 May 2026
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Daily News, 8 May 2026
What adults can do To help young people make a difference, first broaden your definition of contribution.
—Jen Agans, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Under Polanski’s leadership, the Greens have sought to broaden their appeal beyond its traditional pro-environment base.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
This role stretches beyond scouting, broadening Wolking’s scope within the front office.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broaden
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On the roadway, bicycle lanes will be widened from 4 to 6 feet on both sides.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Republicans are welcoming the opportunity to redraw district lines to maintain control and possibly widen their majorities.—
Caleb Groves,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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There are numerous suites in the mix that expand upon the space, and anyone booking an executive category room enjoys access to the 25th-floor club lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Together, the movements reflected an apparent effort to insulate some of Iran's remaining military and aviation assets from the expanding conflict, even as officials publicly served as brokers for de-escalation.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broaden. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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