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
Keep an eye out for these climbing vines and ever-broadening shrubs.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Sawa offers a diverse selection of Sudanese and Middle Eastern items, along with Mediterranean favorites, broadening the palate’s exposure to a wider range of flavors.
—Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
The broadening out continues in the market, with the equal weighted S & P 500 besting the market cap index.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The initiative aligns with other robotics testing programs underway within the Fincantieri Group, further broadening the scope of manufacturing processes that can be supported through advanced automation solutions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Still, the details show a job market that is improving, without necessarily broadening.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Facilitating agricultural investment, promoting scientific collaboration and broadening bilateral trade would address pressing concerns, while encouraging Cuban citizens to remain and actively participate in the nation’s recovery.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Bondi responded by broadening the problem beyond party lines.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
The new option breaks away from the previous model of purchasing real estate alone, broadening the program beyond those just interested in buying property.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Sawa offers a diverse selection of Sudanese and Middle Eastern items, along with Mediterranean favorites, broadening the palate’s exposure to a wider range of flavors.
—Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
The broadening out continues in the market, with the equal weighted S & P 500 besting the market cap index.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The initiative aligns with other robotics testing programs underway within the Fincantieri Group, further broadening the scope of manufacturing processes that can be supported through advanced automation solutions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Still, the details show a job market that is improving, without necessarily broadening.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Facilitating agricultural investment, promoting scientific collaboration and broadening bilateral trade would address pressing concerns, while encouraging Cuban citizens to remain and actively participate in the nation’s recovery.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Bondi responded by broadening the problem beyond party lines.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
The new option breaks away from the previous model of purchasing real estate alone, broadening the program beyond those just interested in buying property.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadening
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The biggest challenge is the widening gap between our state’s massive wealth and our crumbling infrastructure.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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However, automation is also widening the divide.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The galaxies will dissociate and disappear, leaving only isolated masses expanding away from one another, with no energy left to extract.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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The hotel recently joined Wyndham Hotels and Resorts as part of the Trademark Collection, expanding its global reach while maintaining its independent spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Broadening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadening. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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