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
But one voice not being heard, at least collectively, is that of the Royals fans from far and wide — which is why on Tuesday, before and during a Royals v. Colorado Rockies game,The Star ventured to Kauffman Stadium to survey 100 random fans.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
In times of uncertainty, the decisions of a single leader can ripple far and wide.
—Adrian Gostick, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Francis reached far and wide to give countries such as Haiti, Laos and Rwanda their first-ever cardinals.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
Sparta sent envoys far and wide to slow the rush to war and pull other city-states to its side.
—A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
In times of uncertainty, the decisions of a single leader can ripple far and wide.
—Adrian Gostick, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Francis reached far and wide to give countries such as Haiti, Laos and Rwanda their first-ever cardinals.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
Sparta sent envoys far and wide to slow the rush to war and pull other city-states to its side.
—A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far and wide
Adverb
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The intense May 15 finale proved that change is everywhere, but the one thing that remains is Bobby’s legacy.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The unexpected was everywhere at soggy Quail Hollow Club on Thursday.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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Adventure centers, camps and corporate retreat facilities hire facilitators who operate high and low ropes courses, team-building programs and challenge activities.—
Marco Buscaglia,
Boston Herald,
5 May 2025
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It’s been replicated in over 600 studies, ranging from wealthy to developing nations; English- and non-English-speaking countries; in places with both high and low incomes and life expectancies.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Far and wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far%20and%20wide. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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