as in widens
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 broadens
Bank stocks are improving from a technical standpoint as market leadership broadens beyond technology.
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Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
These pieces can skew coastal, preppy, or even Hollywood Regency depending on how they’re styled, which broadens their appeal and, therefore, can shorten their shelf life in resale environments.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
By the novel’s end, the mark of his satire broadens even further, beyond American culture to the persistent delusions of human consciousness itself.
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Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
As the conversation broadens, additional factors may begin to enter the picture.
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Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Hart said Hometown also helps fill an unmet niche downtown by adding a high-quality, fast-casual option that complements existing restaurants and broadens the choices available to residents and visitors.
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Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Earlier this month, the Republican administration updated the committee's charter to broadens qualifications for panel members in ways that would allow the inclusion of Kennedy allies.
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ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Your ruling planet, Venus, moves through Gemini through May 18, energizing long-distance adventure, learning, and the kind of travel that genuinely broadens your perspective.
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Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
In the case of liveblogs, they have been popularized alongside the contemporary culture of online participation, which broadens the available pool of potential sources and places both elite and nonelite sources on the same social media platforms.
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Daniel Jackson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
These pieces can skew coastal, preppy, or even Hollywood Regency depending on how they’re styled, which broadens their appeal and, therefore, can shorten their shelf life in resale environments.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
By the novel’s end, the mark of his satire broadens even further, beyond American culture to the persistent delusions of human consciousness itself.
—
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
As the conversation broadens, additional factors may begin to enter the picture.
—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Hart said Hometown also helps fill an unmet niche downtown by adding a high-quality, fast-casual option that complements existing restaurants and broadens the choices available to residents and visitors.
—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Earlier this month, the Republican administration updated the committee's charter to broadens qualifications for panel members in ways that would allow the inclusion of Kennedy allies.
—
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Your ruling planet, Venus, moves through Gemini through May 18, energizing long-distance adventure, learning, and the kind of travel that genuinely broadens your perspective.
—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
In the case of liveblogs, they have been popularized alongside the contemporary culture of online participation, which broadens the available pool of potential sources and places both elite and nonelite sources on the same social media platforms.
—
Daniel Jackson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadens
Verb
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That is a loss, on paper, in the optimistic scenario, and if the number of visitors falls short, the gap only widens.
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The shoes follow a bold silhouette featuring a sky-high stiletto heel and minimalist upper with an hourglass toe strap that widens toward the side of the foot, creating a peep-toe-like design.
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The speaker lineup also reflects just how far the festival expands of beyond traditional advertising.
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Human spaceflight often expands beyond purely technical or scientific endeavors into ones of national pride and importance.
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“Broadens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadens. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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