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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In Pictures | Getty Images Morgan Stanley on Friday told its financial advisors that the firm was broadening access to crypto investments to all clients and allowing such investments in any type of account, including retirement accounts, CNBC has learned.
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Hugh Son, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Martin noted that businesses around the site must be notified about the project for their feedback, and the board discussion broadened to explore more extensive community input.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
And of course, Gomez had an impact on broadening Maniscalco’s culinary horizons.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Following its conclusion, on December 10, the CrimeLess podcast will broaden its lens with weekly anthology stories hosted by comedian Rory Scovel and veteran journalist and true crime podcaster Josh Dean.
—Peter White, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
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Hugh Son, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Martin noted that businesses around the site must be notified about the project for their feedback, and the board discussion broadened to explore more extensive community input.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
And of course, Gomez had an impact on broadening Maniscalco’s culinary horizons.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Following its conclusion, on December 10, the CrimeLess podcast will broaden its lens with weekly anthology stories hosted by comedian Rory Scovel and veteran journalist and true crime podcaster Josh Dean.
—Peter White, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
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The rookie wide receiver’s eyes widened.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Once seen as a polished Hamas spokesperson, Arab commentators saw his on-air outburst as a signal of a widening rift among the organization’s leadership as Gaza lies in ruins.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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By platforming industry experts and passionate entrepreneurs, Ducard is helping Pinterest expand into new arenas.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Following its successful launch earlier this year, Virtuosa — the vintage-nodding, heirloom-like collection which introduced the precious and durable platinum among Atelier VM’s metals — is expanded to earrings and a couple of necklaces including a light point.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broaden. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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