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
Photographer David Plowden started out chronicling American railroads in the postwar era before broadening his focus and hopscotching the country, using his camera to document the nation’s changing industrial and agrarian landscapes.
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Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
That money will help Martinez in the battle against fellow Democrat Gerardo Ramirez, who is getting help from an independent committee with $200,000 in funding and a broadening group of contributors.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
The union also proposed expanding the pre-arbitration bonus pool, broadening salary arbitration eligibility, increasing protections against service-time manipulation, eliminating the qualifying offer and removing penalties for clubs that sign free agents.
—Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
And now, officials are broadening their reach – diving from golf and tennis bags and accessories into the world of apparel.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The broadening out of the rally should continue, as earnings and technicals turn constructive, investors hope.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 May 2026
The Mumbai- and Berlin-based company is coming on board the new films as a creative and strategic partner – covering completion, co-production pathways, festival circulation, and distribution – while also broadening its work across fiction, international co-productions, and service production.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026
Several central bankers have argued that the Fed should consider rate hikes, concerned that inflation is broadening even beyond the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs and the spike in oil prices from the Iran war.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 May 2026
DoorDash has been broadening beyond restaurant delivery into local commerce, and the Urban Outfitters partnership fits into that strategy.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
That money will help Martinez in the battle against fellow Democrat Gerardo Ramirez, who is getting help from an independent committee with $200,000 in funding and a broadening group of contributors.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
The union also proposed expanding the pre-arbitration bonus pool, broadening salary arbitration eligibility, increasing protections against service-time manipulation, eliminating the qualifying offer and removing penalties for clubs that sign free agents.
—Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
And now, officials are broadening their reach – diving from golf and tennis bags and accessories into the world of apparel.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The broadening out of the rally should continue, as earnings and technicals turn constructive, investors hope.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 May 2026
The Mumbai- and Berlin-based company is coming on board the new films as a creative and strategic partner – covering completion, co-production pathways, festival circulation, and distribution – while also broadening its work across fiction, international co-productions, and service production.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026
Several central bankers have argued that the Fed should consider rate hikes, concerned that inflation is broadening even beyond the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs and the spike in oil prices from the Iran war.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 May 2026
DoorDash has been broadening beyond restaurant delivery into local commerce, and the Urban Outfitters partnership fits into that strategy.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadening
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Many are critical of Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, citing concerns over rising religious polarization, widening inequality and mounting economic pressures.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 June 2026
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Does this budget do enough to close widening health and wealth disparities in underserved communities?—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Vietnam is expanding rooftop solar adoption as part of a broader push toward renewable energy and long-term energy security.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Building on its successful rollout in Brazil, Juspay is expanding Click to Pay globally to eliminate manual card entry, which minimizes checkout friction, reduces cart abandonment and boosts conversion rates.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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“Broadening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadening. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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