1
as in wide
having a greater than usual measure across
an unusually broad expanse of water in the island-dotted lake
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2
as in extensive
having considerable extent
her broad knowledge of American politics makes her a much-sought-after guest on talk shows
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as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
gave them a broad hint that it was time to leave
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as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
a broad overview of the topic
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Recent Examples of broad
Cento Raw Bar is chef Avner Levi’s new followup to Cento Pasta Bar, where the Bestia and Sotto alum gave his Mignon pasta pop-up its own location and a broader menu.
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
The deal included a 90-day suspension of most tariffs, as well as a broad repeal of trade countermeasures by China against the U.S. imposed since early April.
—Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 June 2025
Louis Vuitton recently launched the Escales Autour du Monde collection as part of a broader strategic plan to elevate its watch category.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
Related Stories The response came as Bassetti discussed the broader need for consolidation in the media industry, suggesting that scale has become essential for survival in today’s marketplace.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 June 2025
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
The deal included a 90-day suspension of most tariffs, as well as a broad repeal of trade countermeasures by China against the U.S. imposed since early April.
—Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 June 2025
Louis Vuitton recently launched the Escales Autour du Monde collection as part of a broader strategic plan to elevate its watch category.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
Related Stories The response came as Bassetti discussed the broader need for consolidation in the media industry, suggesting that scale has become essential for survival in today’s marketplace.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broad
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Behind the bed, a retractable wall revealed a generous dressing area with thoughtful storage: a wide bench for suitcases, deep drawers, hangers, and just enough extras: yoga mats, oversized beach towels, umbrellas, buckets, and spades.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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Best bets: On our radar this week Noah Davis A collection of more than 50 figurative paintings made by the late Los Angeles artist, who died at 32 in 2015, just as Davis’ career was beginning to attract wide attention, arrives after stops in Potsdam, Germany, and London.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The center said no one on campus was hurt, despite the extensive damage.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
15 June 2025
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This integration enables marketing, sales, and service teams to gain actionable insights without requiring extensive data expertise.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Lionsgate post-Starz spin-off would be the most obvious choice, without the weight of cable networks on both sides and with a host of still-viable Lionsgate franchises including John Wick, The Hunger Games and Saw.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Sending in the National Guard was an obvious military flex, designed to to bait Angelenos while perhaps distracting Americans from Trump’s far greater troubles.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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One former board member was Bean’s secretary, who had donated money to his wife’s campaigns for Knox County circuit, general sessions and juvenile court clerk, according to Betty Bean and local news reports at the time.—
Paige Pfleger,
ProPublica,
7 June 2025
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Apple continues to offer multi-year support across its hardware, including the Mac platform in general and the MacBook laptops in particular.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Trump is unhappy with Musk’s outburst, but Republicans are downplaying the effect on their agenda bill Trump confirmed their relationship has soured, with Musk repeatedly blasting the president’s sweeping domestic agenda bill in recent days and a public fight on social media on Thursday.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The money would also offset the cost of the sweeping budget bill passed by the House last month.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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So, while Israel is flying the planes, the United States is sending an unmistakable message that its multi-decade strategic partnership with Israel is formidable in the face of threats from anti-American, anti-Western authoritarian regimes.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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An 'unmistakable' long-term trend In practice, investors want to keep their money in the market over decades, and many presidencies.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
10 June 2025
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Muscle mass contributes to your overall weight; BMI cannot differentiate among weight that's due to fat, bone, or muscle.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Differences Between Fat Loss and Weight Loss Fat loss and weight loss affect your body composition, metabolism, and overall health in different ways.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 June 2025
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The shootings happened at a time when political leaders nationwide have been attacked, harassed and intimidated amid deep political divisions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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“Broad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broad. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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