as in widening
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 broadening
And according to the sneaker and streetwear retailer, this begins with an evolution of the brand’s loyalty program, broadening the color palette and product assortment available to each of the three tiers.
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
This week – the first full one of the new year – has shown the broadening trade take flight, as highly cyclical sectors consumer discretionary and materials led the way for the period with a week-to-date gain of more than 5% and more than 4%, respectively.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Industry observers and company officials credited Sheetz with broadening the chain’s appeal beyond typical convenience store fare.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Nvidia is pushing software and hardware aimed at broadening the adoption of AI across the economy, including robotics, health care and heavy industry.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Brands increasingly blend collagen supplements with other functional benefits (hydration, vitamins, joint support, beauty boosters), broadening appeal.
—Sara Braun, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Jupiter glides into Leo on June 30, broadening our acceptance and creativity.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2025
Availability of oral pills to treat obesity could expand the booming market for obesity treatments by broadening access and reducing costs, experts said.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Malik says the company plans to build a loan management system, a credit reporting module, and a charge-off module, effectively broadening Salient into a full-stack servicing platform.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
This week – the first full one of the new year – has shown the broadening trade take flight, as highly cyclical sectors consumer discretionary and materials led the way for the period with a week-to-date gain of more than 5% and more than 4%, respectively.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Industry observers and company officials credited Sheetz with broadening the chain’s appeal beyond typical convenience store fare.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Nvidia is pushing software and hardware aimed at broadening the adoption of AI across the economy, including robotics, health care and heavy industry.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Brands increasingly blend collagen supplements with other functional benefits (hydration, vitamins, joint support, beauty boosters), broadening appeal.
—Sara Braun, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Jupiter glides into Leo on June 30, broadening our acceptance and creativity.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2025
Availability of oral pills to treat obesity could expand the booming market for obesity treatments by broadening access and reducing costs, experts said.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Malik says the company plans to build a loan management system, a credit reporting module, and a charge-off module, effectively broadening Salient into a full-stack servicing platform.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadening
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The administration has not laid out details of either the fraud claims or the widening plan to withhold funds, which was first reported by the New York Post.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
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When a Black teenager is executed by police on Juneteenth and no evidence remains to contest the official account, CYCLE reveals the widening rift between what the system claims and what a mother’s relentless pursuit of truth exposes.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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Over the years, Harold’s Chicken grew far beyond its original location, expanding into a regional brand with restaurants across eight states.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Mitsubishi is looking to capitalize on rising power needs from data centers, manufacturing, as well as LNG exports, by expanding in the the world's largest gas market, citing domestic consumption, production, exports, and further demand growth.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Broadening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadening. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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