as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the new policy is broadly applicable
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadly
Adverb
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But the Cubs have a group of position players who have been highly valued by the baseball industry and work well together by blending youth with experience.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 July 2025 -
The eight-piece set includes four washcloths, two hand towels, and two bath towels made from 100 percent cotton that’s not only soft and cuddly on the skin, but is also highly absorbent, according to the brand.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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That has greatly reduced the flow of trade through the Red Sea corridor, which typically sees $1 trillion of goods move through it annually.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Many went to states with lower taxes, cheaper housing and sunny weather, with Florida and Texas benefiting greatly from this influx of newcomers.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images This drop in sales might have something to do with the fact that the median sale price of a home in California remains much higher than that of a typical home in the U.S.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Chiefs players are used to watching film, but this would be a much different experience.—
Pete Grathoff
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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Despite being a television fixture for decades with iconic roles on FX’s The Shield and Justified (not to mention recurring as Venus Van Dam on Sons of Anarchy), Goggins utterly exploded this year.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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But over the last week, Mora has started three times for his country, tip-tapping between flailing legs with the ball at his feet, his confidence and dribbling ability utterly defying his years.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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However, critics of the administration's policies have argued the designations don't significantly change the U.S. government's ability to investigate and prosecute cartels.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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Advertisement Read more: Medicaid Expansions Saved Tens of Thousands of Lives, Study Finds The proportion of people enrolled in the program varies significantly between states.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
30 June 2025
Adverb
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Their lineup has serious pop already, largely courtesy of Aaron Judge, but if the Yankees are able to add another potential 45 home run bat, the lineup adds an extra element of power.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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This production will mark Rudin’s return to Broadway, after being largely absent following 2021 media accounts alleging abusive treatment of some of his staffers.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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“Broadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadly. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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