as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the new policy is broadly applicable
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Recent Examples of broadly
Republicans broadly supported the administration's military action in Iran, but most GOP incumbents in competitive races have noticeably ducked addressing rising gas prices while defending the war itself.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
While the war with Iran is broadly popular in Israel, there have been small protests against it since the bombing began in late February.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
While the tariffs broadly resulted in higher costs for these manufacturers, some companies found themselves under unique pressure.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Colorado’s law defines conversion therapy broadly.
—Kevin Cope, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
The president’s annual budget more broadly is considered a reflection of the administration’s values and does not carry the force of law.
—Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
More surprisingly, this time, at least some liberal pundits and progressive groups broadly agreed.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Illinois should adopt the proposal to get cellphones out of classrooms, and then consider the role of screens in classrooms more broadly.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors didn't give a reason for rescinding their notice to seek the death penalty, but in a statement on Thursday, a spokesperson for the district attorney's office broadly explained how the process works.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
While the war with Iran is broadly popular in Israel, there have been small protests against it since the bombing began in late February.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
While the tariffs broadly resulted in higher costs for these manufacturers, some companies found themselves under unique pressure.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Colorado’s law defines conversion therapy broadly.
—Kevin Cope, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
The president’s annual budget more broadly is considered a reflection of the administration’s values and does not carry the force of law.
—Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
More surprisingly, this time, at least some liberal pundits and progressive groups broadly agreed.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Illinois should adopt the proposal to get cellphones out of classrooms, and then consider the role of screens in classrooms more broadly.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors didn't give a reason for rescinding their notice to seek the death penalty, but in a statement on Thursday, a spokesperson for the district attorney's office broadly explained how the process works.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadly
Adverb
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The Renpho MorphoScan Nova proved highly accurate in testing, especially for weight readings.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Glamour Studio for simultaneous hair, make-up, and nail rituals is sure to be a hit with the highly coiffed residents of the Athenian Riviera.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In the South, our home's footprint naturally extends outdoors with our porches and courtyards, which can greatly expand the amount of living space without needing to build more walls.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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But reports of the death of old-fashioned books were greatly exaggerated.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Over the past three decades, went their analysis, total property tax levies in Cook County rose at roughly twice the pace of inflation and considerably more than than average wages.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The margin is considerably wider than two other recent surveys.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Calling a game for TV is much different than radio, and most (not all) announcers react according to the medium.—
Mac Engel
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pay in Durham is much lower across the board, trailing the Queen City by over $100,000 in some top positions such as the city manager, city attorney and communications director.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The very notion of national unity in a time of war seems utterly beyond this president, who follows his capricious instincts and continues, as ever, to spray venom at domestic opponents (and, for that matter, allies) when they are needed to wage and win the war.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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Her new boyfriend is utterly perfect.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Akçam is widely recognized as one of the first Turkish scholars to write extensively on the Ottoman-Turkish Genocide of the Armenians in the early 20th century.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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All four astronauts have been studying the moon extensively in their mission preparation, of course, but the precise launch date and time determined the specific features each would target during their all-too-fleeting close encounter, making this review time a necessity.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The city attorney makes $290,000, which is more than in Raleigh but still significantly lower than Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The three zoning districts have some differing conditions, the board report said — the data center district, for example, allows for taller buildings than the other two types and requires a significantly larger minimum lot size.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Shailin’s relatives in Iran—largely deprived of a voice themselves—told her to publicize their plight.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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These reforms, targeted mainly at commercial and industrial buildings in dense downtowns, largely missed the looming crisis in suburban residential areas that were slowly building themselves into a different kind of tinderbox that burned from the outside in.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Broadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadly. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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