as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the new policy is broadly applicable
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Recent Examples of broadly
This pattern isn’t unique to bats, the authors suggested, and likely applies to biodiversity loss and its impacts on agriculture broadly.
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Leah Campbell, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
While the health-care sector broadly continues to search for direction, drug stocks have been the clear leaders — and Merck stands out as one of the strongest performers in the group.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Beyond those directly targeted, reaction to Trump’s post was broadly negative.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
The previous truth commission’s findings broadly aligned with prior reporting by The Associated Press.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
For example, for business and finance occupations broadly, the theoretical exposure (tasks AI could speed up by more than 50%) is very high, but actual observed usage still lags behind.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
More broadly, Whitcomb said, credit card swipe fees are a pain point.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Bini’s music is broadly appealing, undeniably lovestruck and hooky.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
It has been used as a tool to justify the dehumanization of Palestinians, and to justify Islamophobia more broadly.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Leah Campbell, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
While the health-care sector broadly continues to search for direction, drug stocks have been the clear leaders — and Merck stands out as one of the strongest performers in the group.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Beyond those directly targeted, reaction to Trump’s post was broadly negative.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
The previous truth commission’s findings broadly aligned with prior reporting by The Associated Press.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
For example, for business and finance occupations broadly, the theoretical exposure (tasks AI could speed up by more than 50%) is very high, but actual observed usage still lags behind.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
More broadly, Whitcomb said, credit card swipe fees are a pain point.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Bini’s music is broadly appealing, undeniably lovestruck and hooky.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
It has been used as a tool to justify the dehumanization of Palestinians, and to justify Islamophobia more broadly.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadly
Adverb
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The protests appear highly organized, suggesting the involvement of more powerful actors behind the scenes, said Julia Urrunaga, Peru program director at the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Here’s how to put your lint roller to work in unexpected (and highly effective) ways around your home.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Although the first quarter of 2026 has greatly improved from last year, summer will really heat up the box office, with 76% of moviegoers reportedly planning on seeing a movie in theaters between May and August.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Air parcels can vary by temperature and pressure, and these factors can greatly affect relative humidity.—
John P. Rafferty,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The French side are not the only team to have caused Liverpool problems when trying to build up against a high man-to-man press, but having a Wirtz-type profile in your team can help considerably.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Peter Weber, head of BMW Group Plant Munich, revealed that the firm has considerably cut production costs in recent years.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But some Republicans were also rattled by a Georgia special election, where their candidate to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress won by a much slimmer margin than the party enjoyed in the past.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Food that’s yellow is typically made with turmeric and much more mild.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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His killings were brutal and senseless–and utterly random.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to both Gosling’s tongue-in-cheek charisma — as well as the curious and utterly sincere personality that Ortiz imbues into Rocky through his voice performance and intuitive puppeteering (with plenty of improvisation) — the movie becomes a disarming interstellar, interspecies bromance.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Jim Cusson, president of the retail branding agency Theory House that works extensively in the grocery space, said that Starbucks’ adding protein to its lattes should’ve signaled the peak of the protein craze.—
Rich Bellis,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Treasury bills were first used extensively during World War I, when they were considered an emergency source of federal revenue.—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Yet, despite that mainstream crossover, Buxton says creators’ relationships with their content on YouTube are not significantly changing.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Adults in the high-dose group had an almost 55% lower risk than those who weren't vaccinated, significantly outperforming standard-dose protection.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But the first half was largely a grind for Tatum, who shot just 2-of-11 from the field, including 0-of-5 on 3-pointers.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Until the loss, Fidesz had largely been regarded as a party of the urban middle class.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Broadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadly. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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