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
With membership broadening, this demo has lost a bit of its influence over the years.
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
With more generations working side by side, and flexible working broadening access to diverse talent, workplaces are bringing together a wider range of perspectives and experiences.
—Anna Shields, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
That helped fuel the broadening out trade with energy, industrials, and staples higher last week.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2026
By broadening delivery areas and cutting shipping costs, the digital unit has fueled growth in the US and is reaching profitability.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
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.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 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
Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
With more generations working side by side, and flexible working broadening access to diverse talent, workplaces are bringing together a wider range of perspectives and experiences.
—Anna Shields, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
That helped fuel the broadening out trade with energy, industrials, and staples higher last week.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2026
By broadening delivery areas and cutting shipping costs, the digital unit has fueled growth in the US and is reaching profitability.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
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.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadening
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The result is a widening credibility gap that populist and far-right actors are increasingly able to convert into support faster than the political centre can respond.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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This widening gap coincides with the rise of environmental laws, such as the California Environmental Quality Act in 1970, and zoning and urban growth boundary restrictions that have limited housing supply and driven up prices.—
Adam B. Summers,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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While Aspen’s footprint is fixed, Deer Valley is still expanding, creating new ski-in/ski-out neighborhoods and appealing to buyers who value convenience and proximity to a major international airport.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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During these years, England was involved in different wars, the British Empire was expanding globally, and the Industrial Revolution was in full swing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Broadening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadening. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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