as in everywhere
in every place or in all places
we searched far and wide for a surgeon who could perform that delicate operation
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Recent Examples of far and wide
Courtesy of Korean Air For decades, the ritual of ridiculing airplane food has united travelers far and wide.
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Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 22 May 2025
Their huge canopies and leafy cover provided ample shade for Hoosiers far and wide.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 16 July 2025
But there should be something for everyone here—Bourdain’s wisdom and musings ranged far and wide.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
People come from far and wide for the mountain views and outdoor adventures, and one of the best ways to support the community in the wake of Helene is to plan a trip.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
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Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 22 May 2025
Their huge canopies and leafy cover provided ample shade for Hoosiers far and wide.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 16 July 2025
But there should be something for everyone here—Bourdain’s wisdom and musings ranged far and wide.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
People come from far and wide for the mountain views and outdoor adventures, and one of the best ways to support the community in the wake of Helene is to plan a trip.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far and wide
Adverb
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Book girlies everywhere breathed out a sigh of relief, and then squealed at the TV, as one of the quintessential Belly-Conrad moments from book 3 delivered everything and more.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Global experts warn that equity, not just evolution, is needed to ensure new developments reach everyone, everywhere.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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All are inspired by New York dreams and memories, the stories of high and low.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Here are some tips, high and low: Coffee places often upcharge for milk alternatives, but Starbucks recently changed its policy.—
Toni Sciacqua,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Far and wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far%20and%20wide. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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