as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the new policy is broadly applicable
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Recent Examples of broadly
More broadly, half of China’s crude oil imports and almost a third of its liquified natural gas imports are transported through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been shut down by the conflict.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 Mar. 2026
The worst-case scenario is if Iran places explosive mines throughout the strait, which would take months to remove, or if Iran and its Gulf neighbors begin broadly targeting each other’s energy-producing infrastructure, Molchanov said.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Mortgage rates broadly track the 10-year Treasury yield, which climbed back above 4% this week in the wake of the attack on Iran.
—Alex Harring,itzel Franco, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The new McCarthyites also want to define their targets more broadly than McCarthy did.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
More broadly, scientists interested in leveraging heat for mental health have noticed a link to body temperature, specifically that people with depression tend to run hotter, according to a 2024 study of more than 20,000 adults.
—Will Stone, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
At the same time, Sullivan noted that the invitation list suggests the administration sought to bring together governments that broadly share its political outlook.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
This tracks with early Star Trek’s utopian treatment of technology and its potential as broadly positive for humanity and our progression.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
European stock indexes were slightly higher in early trade, while US futures were broadly flat.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 Mar. 2026
The worst-case scenario is if Iran places explosive mines throughout the strait, which would take months to remove, or if Iran and its Gulf neighbors begin broadly targeting each other’s energy-producing infrastructure, Molchanov said.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Mortgage rates broadly track the 10-year Treasury yield, which climbed back above 4% this week in the wake of the attack on Iran.
—Alex Harring,itzel Franco, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The new McCarthyites also want to define their targets more broadly than McCarthy did.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
More broadly, scientists interested in leveraging heat for mental health have noticed a link to body temperature, specifically that people with depression tend to run hotter, according to a 2024 study of more than 20,000 adults.
—Will Stone, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
At the same time, Sullivan noted that the invitation list suggests the administration sought to bring together governments that broadly share its political outlook.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
This tracks with early Star Trek’s utopian treatment of technology and its potential as broadly positive for humanity and our progression.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
European stock indexes were slightly higher in early trade, while US futures were broadly flat.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadly
Adverb
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Outhouse is one of three highly respected defensive backs at North Crowley.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Phoenix, Arizona, followed in the top three, with Florida cities like Tampa also ranking highly for pet travel.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Topics included how climate change and air pollution have greatly increased haze in the area, native Cherokee interpretations of the land, and how logging has impacted the park’s streams and fish populations, among other topics.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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The cysts are harmless but greatly affect the guard’s range of motion, including the flexing and snapping motions necessary to take a jump shot.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This technique is effective at repairing dead patches and bare spots and can also be used when the canopy has thinned considerably.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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With no end in sight to the war with Iran, oil futures could have considerably more room to run even higher.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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To that end, events for the film and TV festival will be much more centralized around the signature venue of the Paramount Theatre, home to many high-energy premieres, and a clubhouse lounge for attendees across the street.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Collins and athletic director Todd Stewart are determined for things to go much differently next season.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Our art is to create something that’s identical and yet utterly different.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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No doubt that playful warmth played a part in him being cast as Luffy, a hilariously nonchalant, yet utterly sincere would-be pirate.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That’s because Lawres extensively organized, catalogued and notated his work.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Chekroud, who also has researched this topic extensively by looking at various AI chatbot models at Vera-MH, has described the current AI landscape as a safety crisis unfolding in real time.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Another patient had a revelation about the origins of his severe obsessive-compulsive disorder, which significantly improved his symptoms.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the defanging of the Iranian menace would also significantly augment the collective strength and abilities of the West with respect to China, which relies heavily on Iranian oil.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The game was largely back and forth after halftime, until the Jayhawks seized momentum late.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Officials with the state Air Resources Board said the proposal largely maintains the status quo for refineries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Broadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadly. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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