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
The move also coincides with the brand’s broadening consumer base.
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James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
His initial goals included improving transparency and governance, expanding the number of teams in the FIFA World Cup, increasing funding for member associations’ development, and broadening the number of competitions.
—Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Read, Game Shows remain a vital line of revenue, with Sony broadening development channels for anime and game show IP.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Obviously, the Black Arts movement and Chicano arts movements which were in full swing in the 1960s and 1970s had a major effect on broadening the doorway through which writers came into publications.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
But much of the broadening supply crunch stems from a shortage of naphtha, a petroleum by-product and critical feedstock for synthetic materials, of which producers have far fewer reserves and no substitute.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
From subtle additions to broadening landscaping strategies and adornments that are easy on the eye, these tips can make a big difference in a small space.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Inclusive capitalism recognizes that broadening access to capital and expanding participation fuels innovation and entrepreneurship, and ultimately leads to more sustainable economic growth.
—Jacob Walthour, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
By extending the boycott and adding a major media company—CBS—to the list, the group is broadening its focus beyond retail to include corporate influence over public narratives and political accountability.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
His initial goals included improving transparency and governance, expanding the number of teams in the FIFA World Cup, increasing funding for member associations’ development, and broadening the number of competitions.
—Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Read, Game Shows remain a vital line of revenue, with Sony broadening development channels for anime and game show IP.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Obviously, the Black Arts movement and Chicano arts movements which were in full swing in the 1960s and 1970s had a major effect on broadening the doorway through which writers came into publications.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
But much of the broadening supply crunch stems from a shortage of naphtha, a petroleum by-product and critical feedstock for synthetic materials, of which producers have far fewer reserves and no substitute.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
From subtle additions to broadening landscaping strategies and adornments that are easy on the eye, these tips can make a big difference in a small space.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Inclusive capitalism recognizes that broadening access to capital and expanding participation fuels innovation and entrepreneurship, and ultimately leads to more sustainable economic growth.
—Jacob Walthour, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
By extending the boycott and adding a major media company—CBS—to the list, the group is broadening its focus beyond retail to include corporate influence over public narratives and political accountability.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadening
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So, in a general process of professionalization that changed the way that music was experienced, raising standards while widening the gap between expert and amateur, the mandolin fell out of fashion.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Across the region, the widening trade deficits and rising inflation expectations feel reminiscent of the Asian financial crisis that began in 1997.—
Anniek Bao,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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The executive director of Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District provided a statement, saying the wharf is evolving, new businesses are opening, and the area is expanding in ways that make Fisherman's Wharf more accessible and engaging.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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These are jobs not created, customers not served, communities that don’t reap the benefits of expanding local business.—
Walter Rowen,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Broadening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadening. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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