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
The protests have broadened to address the reality that Iran’s regime has also often failed to adequately feed, house, educate, and employ the country’s growing population.
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
Initially conceived as a political technology firm largely backing moderate Republicans, the business has broadened its aperture over time to focus on reaching key influential figures across business, government, and media.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The reason is that China has already broadened its trade partners.
—Joe Ngai, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
In the segment, Chieng broadened the critique to ICE’s conduct and culture, pointing to aggressive recruitment of gun-rights supporters and military-style personnel, as well as allegedly lower training and screening standards.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
However, several Supreme Court decisions in the last several decades have loosened those restrictions and broadened what is permissible under the Constitution.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
Polkanova’s goals broadened at Woodbridge as the success of her team became a focus.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Originally, the company recalled two lots and only broadened the recall three days later.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
And a number of cultural and political shifts have broadened Fuentes’ appeal to Americans of all races.
—George Michael, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
Paige Williams, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
Initially conceived as a political technology firm largely backing moderate Republicans, the business has broadened its aperture over time to focus on reaching key influential figures across business, government, and media.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The reason is that China has already broadened its trade partners.
—Joe Ngai, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
In the segment, Chieng broadened the critique to ICE’s conduct and culture, pointing to aggressive recruitment of gun-rights supporters and military-style personnel, as well as allegedly lower training and screening standards.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
However, several Supreme Court decisions in the last several decades have loosened those restrictions and broadened what is permissible under the Constitution.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
Polkanova’s goals broadened at Woodbridge as the success of her team became a focus.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Originally, the company recalled two lots and only broadened the recall three days later.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
And a number of cultural and political shifts have broadened Fuentes’ appeal to Americans of all races.
—George Michael, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadened
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The bombardment killed at least four people, left hundreds of thousands without power, and widened the humanitarian crisis as winter deepens.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The pay gap on the boards of European financial firms widened to its worst level in six years.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The popular chicken restaurant has been in operation for more than 70 years and expanded to eight different states, but it is still recognized as a Chicago staple.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant group, which includes a large catering operation, has steadily expanded over the years, boasting eight other locations in San Diego and Orange counties, including its flagship restaurant, the more than16-year-old Cucina Urbana in Bankers Hill.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Broadened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadened. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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