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
But the latest numbers suggest Vance's appeal is broadening.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
As technical director, Wilcox’s role was to provide a bridge between the executive level at United and the first-team coaching staff, although that still incorporated aspects of recruitment and meant broadening his contacts.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Since the start of President Trump’s second term, Washington and Moscow have been desperate to find ways to broaden their relationship beyond the narrow focus on the Ukraine war.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Transitioning from Johnston’s raging rockers to McDonald’s soulful tunes, the Doobies’ sound and reach broadened significantly.
—Steve Bloom, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
As technical director, Wilcox’s role was to provide a bridge between the executive level at United and the first-team coaching staff, although that still incorporated aspects of recruitment and meant broadening his contacts.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Since the start of President Trump’s second term, Washington and Moscow have been desperate to find ways to broaden their relationship beyond the narrow focus on the Ukraine war.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Transitioning from Johnston’s raging rockers to McDonald’s soulful tunes, the Doobies’ sound and reach broadened significantly.
—Steve Bloom, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
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Getty Images The number of vessels navigating the critically important Strait of Hormuz appears to be declining, according to the world's largest shipping association, amid deepening fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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In other words: Further wants to close the widening gap between creative talent and opportunity … for creators with an audience or the potential to build one.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
23 June 2025
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The former carpet warehouse was already outfitted with car lifts — that Tires, Etc. location (Mr. Gerben owns several) was going to expand — and Gillis paid out of pocket to build out the rest of the set.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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As part of the package, the Department of Transportation (DOT) will deliver more than $275 million in grant funding to expand parking access for truck drivers nationwide.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broaden. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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