as in widened
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 broadened
Discovering literal and metaphorical sunshine on the West Coast, King Tuff broadened his palette with a pair of records built on the softer side of psych.
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Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026
The Barjeel Art Foundation, the independent collecting institution that manages the artworks, has in recent years broadened its collaborations, lending works farther beyond the Emirates and engaging more deeply with regional institutions, in step with the region’s deliberate bridge-building.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Since then, Avinox has deliberately broadened its reach, positioning itself as an independent platform supplier.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Illinois broadened eligibility in 2026, and Florida now requires certain state group plans to cover preservation for iatrogenic infertility.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
But critics also pointed to a 2024 amendment with the former GOP chairman of the House Intelligence Committee that broadened the definition of electronic communications service providers.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Last week, their channel on Telegram began posting in English instead of in Persian, and the group broadened its name from Explosive News to Explosive Media.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
Early exposure to international influences also broadened his perspective and sparked curiosity about global audiences.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Hansen said talking to people not just from all across Canada, but from beyond North America, has broadened his perspective as an astronaut.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026
The Barjeel Art Foundation, the independent collecting institution that manages the artworks, has in recent years broadened its collaborations, lending works farther beyond the Emirates and engaging more deeply with regional institutions, in step with the region’s deliberate bridge-building.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Since then, Avinox has deliberately broadened its reach, positioning itself as an independent platform supplier.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Illinois broadened eligibility in 2026, and Florida now requires certain state group plans to cover preservation for iatrogenic infertility.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
But critics also pointed to a 2024 amendment with the former GOP chairman of the House Intelligence Committee that broadened the definition of electronic communications service providers.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Last week, their channel on Telegram began posting in English instead of in Persian, and the group broadened its name from Explosive News to Explosive Media.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
Early exposure to international influences also broadened his perspective and sparked curiosity about global audiences.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Hansen said talking to people not just from all across Canada, but from beyond North America, has broadened his perspective as an astronaut.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadened
Verb
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The dispute eventually widened beyond just money.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The two-lane bridge, which is six miles west of Galt, will be widened to accommodate two bike lanes, Robinson said.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Most eateries have expanded outdoor seating.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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The candy’s original logo had three balloons to represent Airheads' first three flavors — cherry, watermelon and strawberry — but as the company expanded the varieties, it was changed to a balloon mascot, known as Oscar.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Broadened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadened. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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